Contraindications for varicose veins in the legs should be observed in order to prevent the disease from worsening and not cause complications, in the presence of which the only method of treatment of the pathology is surgery.
What to do and what not to do
The list of contraindications for varicose veins in the lower extremities is extensive.Includes virtually all walks of life.In the presence of varicose veins, many types of physical activity are not available, several products are prohibited, even not all methods of removing body hair are acceptable.
How to take medication
In the case of varicose veins, it is strictly prohibited to take any medication without the permission of a doctor. Contraindications for varicose veins apply to drugs that have a thickening effect on the circulatory system.
It is strictly prohibited to take hormonal medications. These drugs increase the risk of blood clots and, with varicose veins, this likelihood increases significantly. This also applies to hormonal oral contraceptives. Its long-term use aggravates the course of the disease, therefore, this method of contraception should be abandoned, giving preference to barrier methods.
Physical activity
Absolute contraindications for varicose veins of the lower limbs - physical activity, involving weight lifting (more than 4 kg). This means that it is prohibited to engage in loads of energy in the gym. You also can't jump, so classes in the steppe and skipping rope are prohibited. Popular weight loss measures, such as running or climbing stairs, are not recommended.
Sports games like volleyball or football are restricted. It is possible to perform these types of activity only with varicose veins in the initial stage and as long as the legs are bandaged. You cannot squat deeply or quickly.
For varicose veins, most physical activities, except swimming, are contraindicated. This sport is not only allowed in case of illness, but also recommended. Regular swimming will help to strengthen the blood vessel walls and prevent many complications.
Nutrition
In the case of varicose veins, contraindications also apply to the diet, some restrictions will be necessary. But it doesn't have to be a strict diet with constant fasting. The diet must be properly balanced so that the body receives a sufficient amount of vitamins and mineral components. Shopping list, 
which needs to be reduced:
- Pastry, sweets - cause excess weight, which creates additional stress on the legs, aggravating the course of varicose veins.
- Animal fats - Increases blood cholesterol levels, which obstruct blood vessels.
- Spices, herbs and salt - retain water and cause bloating. The latter presses blood vessels, interfering with normal blood circulation.
- Coffee and its substitute chicory - increase pressure, lead to loss of elasticity in blood vessel walls.
- Celery - although this vegetable is dietary, people with varicose veins cannot use it because of the negative effect on blood vessels - causes thinning of their walls.
It is also necessary to give up the varicose veins of the following products - pickles and marinades, fried foods.
Alcohol and tobacco
The presence of bad habits, such as drinking alcohol and smoking, worsens the course of the disease. Even though varicose veins are in an early stage of development, with the habit of smoking and drinking regularly, it progresses rapidly.
Alcohol and tobacco affect the vessels with varicose veins in the legs in the following way: the walls of the elastic tubes when alcohol and nicotine enter the body suddenly expand, after which they contract for a long time and spasm. As a result, the vessels become less elastic, the disease gets worse and develops even more quickly, leading to dangerous complications.
Tattoo
It is strictly forbidden to get tattoos on the legs with varicose veins for varicose veins. If a master in a tattoo parlor decides to fulfill an order, it indicates that his qualifications are extremely low. This procedure will damage the vessel and the disease will cause several serious complications.
Compresses
In the varicose veins of the lower extremities, heating packs are excluded. Applying heat to the legs can temporarily interrupt the painful and unpleasant symptoms of the pathological process. But the feeling of relief is deceiving. Warming the skin at the site of damaged vessels with compresses speeds up the formation of blood clots and increases the risk of inflammation.
The only way to relieve the condition is with cold compresses, such as applying a fresh cabbage leaf to the feet. This measure will help to stop the signs of varicose veins - pain and heaviness in the legs, tinnitus and swelling. With the regular application of a cold compress of cabbage leaf, the appearance of veins under the skin can be greatly reduced.
Hair removal
Contraindications for varicose veins in women apply to some methods of removing unwanted hair. All methods that have an irritating effect on the skin and its heating are under prohibition, they are:
- waxing (hot and ready strips, hand warming);
- shugaring;
- quantum hair removal - exposure to a pulse of light that warms and destroys the hair follicle;
- Enzymatic hair removal - a method of hair removal based on the effect of substances containing enzymes on the hair follicle;
- pulling the hair out with tweezers.
For varicose veins, you can use hair removal methods, such as shaving, laser removal, special gels and creams. With varicose veins in an early stage of development, when there are no pronounced symptoms, you can resort to a technique like electrolysis.
Contrast and hydromassage shower
These procedures are not only contraindicated for varicose veins, but are also allowed. It is recommended that they are carried out regularly by phlebologists in order to eliminate the unpleasant signs of the disease and prevent complications.
The regular reception of a contrast bath with alternating action on the skin with hot and cold water trains the walls of the venous vessels, bringing them to the desired tone and helps to restore the lost elasticity. If varicose veins occur in the early stage, a shower of contrast will prevent further development.
Wraps
In the presence of swollen veins due to varicose veins in the legs, the wrap can be used to maintain the beauty of the legs and get rid of cellulite only if the chosen technique excludes exposure to heat. Proper packaging procedures:
- with seaweed and medicinal herbs;
- with chocolate;
- with healing mud.
Duration of the procedure - no more than 15 minutes. After wrapping, it is recommended to take a contrast bath.
Abortion
By itself, varicose veins are not an absolute contraindication for medical or surgical termination of pregnancy. But, if the woman has severe varicose veins and there is a need to resort to abortion, it is recommended to consult a phlebologist before the procedure.
It is impossible to have an abortion with varicose veins when the disease has led to complications and caused varicose veins in the small pelvis.
Laparoscopy
This minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedure is not recommended. It is performed only for special indications, if other methods cannot provide a positive therapeutic response.
Mud Therapy
Therapeutic and cosmetic procedure with mud is not a contraindication in the presence of varicose veins. The main thing is that the dirt should not be heated before the procedure. The use of a medicinal ingredient for varicose veins will help to reduce the severity and intensity of the symptomatic condition.
Bath and tan
Bath, sauna, Turkish hamam and a long stay in the scorching sun are absolute contraindications for varicose veins. You cannot go to the spa and those people who have a genetic predisposition to varicose veins, because after visiting the steam room, the disease is more likely to occur.
Do not expose your feet to heat, hot steam. The temperature drop during the bath is very critical for damaged vessels that cannot withstand an excessive heat load. In that case, the development of the disease will be extremely difficult to contain.
Most women prefer to use tanning to mask their ugly veins. But sunbathing is also a heat treatment procedure, which means that it is extremely undesirable for varicose veins. Veins that need to be treated, not masked.