Spider Vein
IMportant information
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Spider Veins Important Information
Causes of Spider & Varicose Veins
- Genetics
- Pregnancy
- Professions involving standing and walking such as nurses, teachers, and athletes
- Being overweight
- Old Age
- Hormones
- Birth Control
- Blood Clotting Disorder
- Injuries, traumas
- Chemotherapy
Symptoms of Spider & Varicose Veins
- Itching
- Pain, Throbbing
- Skin ulcers on legs and feet
- Burning in legs
- Legs feel heavy
- Leg tiredness
- Dark spots on legs and feet
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Redness
- Bulging Veins
- Swollen veins
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Veins are tender to the touch
Spider Vein Prevention
- Compression stockings
- Don’t cross your legs. This can cause injuries thus forming spider veins
- Exercising will increase circulation and keep the blood moving
- Don’t wear heels. Wear comfortable shoes
- Avoid sitting or standing for prolonged periods. Get up, stretch out, and move around periodically
- Elevate your feet in the morning and at night and do stretches to help the blood flow
- Avoid Tight Clothing
- Avoid sun exposure
- Eat healthily
- Don’t smoke
Facts about Varicose Veins & Spider Veins
Spider veins could just be cosmetic
- Or they could be results from an underlying health concern
- Women are more prone to getting them than men
- Most commonly found on the nose, cheeks, and chin
- Also upper thighs, behind the knees, and ankles
Varicose veins can be painful
- 50% of women have some type of vein issue
- 40% of men have some type of vein issue
- Approximately 40 million people in the United States have Varicose veins
Avoid flying for a couple of days after surgery or wear compression garments if you have them. Avoid sun exposure between treatments and remember to Rest Ice Compression Elevation or R.I.C.E. for short.
