Dealing with Spider Veins

 

 

Spider and Vericose veins are the most occuring side effects of sudden weight gain in human bodies. According to United States' Womenshealth.gov website, spider veins affect 50-55 percent of women in USA,  and vericose veins affect half the population of over 50year olds.

Managing these pesky veins is tricky because they dont show up on the legs when the body has good rest...they appear soon after one has not had proper rest, or had been standing or walking for longer periods. In the Western socities like the United States where women wear skirts and swim wear, having spider or vericose veins is an uncomfortable situation. They dont allow such dressup styles and one tends to cover the legs to hide these odd veins. They also spring up under the eyes, on hands for some. For few women, these occur as side effects of pregnancy or excessive weight gain, or even constipation due to low-fiber in foods consumed.

They can be prevented by following a few simple steps:

By controlling body weight.

-eating a balanced healthy diet

-consuming high-fiber, low-sodium food

-exercising regularly to improve blood circulation

-wearing sunscreens to protect skin

-elevating legs when resting/ sleeping

-not crossing the legs when sitting for longer periods of time

-avoiding tight clothing around waist or legs.

Many Indian women also face these odd veins issues but because of the cultural dress up habits, they dont seem to care much about the skin unexposed. However, relief from spider and vericose veins is definitely helpful for anyone suffering due to low blood circulation side effects these come with.

Prathyusha Talluri