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Spider Veins

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Spider veins are very small, purple, red, and blue vessels that twist and turn. Spider veins are majorly visible on the leg. They can likewise be seen on the face. Spider veins are mostly regarded as cosmetic concerns which do not need any medical interventions. A larger percentage of women are often affected by spider veins.

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Causes of Spider Veins

Spider Veins can be caused by various factors. They include:

  • Venous insufficiency

  • Heredity: If you have a family history of blood clots, spider veins, or varicose veins, you have higher chances of developing spider veins in the future.

  • Hormonal Issues: Hormonal influences of pregnancy, puberty, and menopause can all contribute to the condition. Taking hormonal birth control pills may also make a woman become prone to spider veins.

  • Obesity: Individuals that are obese or overweight may likely develop spider veins

  • Standing or sitting for prolonged hours

  • Living a sedentary lifestyle

  • Increased abdominal pressure can affect blood circulation. This will lead to spider veins.

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Symptoms of Spider Veins

Several patients with spider veins often complain of severe leg pain, aching, or cramping. Other common symptoms of the condition include:

  • Tiredness

  • Restless leg

  • Leg swelling

  • Heaviness in the leg

  • Burning

  • Throbbing

  • Tingling

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Treatment

Fortunately, spider veins alone aren’t dangerous. If you have spider veins, you can treat the condition by doing the following:

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Wear Support Stockings: The most conservative way to treat spider veins is to put on properly-fitting support stockings or hose. You can purchase these support stockings from pharmacies and surgical supply stores.

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Lose Some Weight: Obesity and overweight are among the major causes of spider veins. If you are overweight or obese, this may be a good time to shed your excess weight.

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Exercise Regularly: Your spider veins can occur as a result of your sedentary lifestyle. Performing exercising regularly can help treat the condition. Fitness activities such as walking and running can improve your leg strength as well as circulation of blood.

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Take Balanced Diet: You can also treat your spider veins by improving your diet, eating healthy, and taking more of balanced diets.

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Improve Your Posture: Spider veins can be caused by bad posture. Try as much as possible to improve your posture, both at home and at work.

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Switching Positions: Your spider veins can occur as due to prolonged sitting or standing. Do not sit or stand for a long time. Change positions from time to time to reduce spider veins.

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Avoid Tight Clothing: Tight clothing constricts the waist, groin, and legs, thus, preventing normal blood flow. Avoiding tight clothes will help in reducing spider veins.

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Recovery

The above treatment procedures will encourage blood to circulate around your leg. Gradually, you will feel relieved.

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Results

As blood continues to circulate normally, the tiredness, restless leg, or leg swelling that occur due to spider veins will be a thing of the past.

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Consult a Vein Specialist Today!

A qualified vein specialist can help treat your condition and improve your quality of life. Contact us today at Texas Vein Health. Our experienced doctor, Dr. Vijay S. Ramanath, will be available to speak with you and recommend the ideal treatment option for you. An amazing experience awaits you.

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