Why Are My Veins Changing?
There are a few different reasons that you may notice that your veins are changing. No matter what the reason behind the changes is, it is really not fun to notice a change in your veins for your physical health or for the appearance of your body. Most often these changes occur in your lower legs where people often see. We have some answers for you in regards to why your veins might be changing and what you can do to reverse the damage.
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Type of Work
Do you stand or sit for long periods of time while you work? Often varicose veins are formed in people’s bodies who either stand or sit for long periods of time. To have healthy blood flow throughout your body you need to have a good balance between the amount of time you spend sitting and standing.
If you sit for too long of periods, the blood in your legs becomes stuck inside of your veins and causes them to stretch. If you always are standing, you veins become tired and cause the valves to become overworked. Mixing in as much exercise and movement is the best way to keep your veins and the valves inside of them healthy.
Genetics
Genetics play a really big role in vein disorders and the vein treatments you can have. In fact, if your family has a history of veins disorders, there is a good chance you will as well regardless of how well you take care of your body. Women tend to be even more likely to inherit vein disorders if there are other females in their families who have struggled with varicose and spider veins. There really isn’t a lot that you can do if your veins are appearing because of your genetics.
Pregnancy
If all of the changes that a pregnant women’s body has to undergo while they are carrying children isn’t enough, vein disorders are very common in pregnant women. The added pressure onto your veins during pregnancy often causes varicose and spider veins to form. The veins usually start on the women’s thighs and make their way down into their calf muscles. While exercise is helpful, you may not be able to avoid the veins.
What to Do?
Today there are great treatment options available for people who are struggling with varicose veins or other vein disorders. While it used to be a painful, and hard recovery to have your veins treated, it no longer is. You can be in and out of the vein center without any pain and very little recovery time.
If you are struggling with a vein disorder you need to visit with a vein specialist. Avoiding the veins is only going to allow them to become larger and more painful over time. These veins are embarrassing for many people, but you don’t have to live with it any longer!