Spider veins help!!?

Question

I never used to have spider veins but now I have them all up and down my arms, over my thighs and on my legs and stomach. And I can literally feel them when they appear.

One time I felt this sharp stinging on my shoulder and I thought it was like a mosquito but there was no bug. Instead, there was a spider vein but at the time, I thought that maybe that was always there. But then I noticed I had more spider veins all over my body and I started to panic.

Then I got that sharp stinging in other parts of my skin too, at least 5 times and each time, a new spider vein would appear.

I am working out, losing weight, eating lots of fiber and water. This is really freaking me out and I hate that I now have all these horrible veins all over me. Why is my skin doing this? What am I doing to make this happen??

Answer 1

Normally spider veins are no big deal, but you sound like they are multiplying at record speed.  Better see your doctor.

Answer 2

Spider veins are similar to varicose veins, but they are smaller. They are often red or blue and are closer to the surface of the skin than varicose veins. They can look like tree branches or spider webs with their short jagged lines. Spider veins can be found on the legs and face. They can cover either a very small or very large area of skin.

The heart pumps blood filled with oxygen and nutrients to the whole body. Arteries carry blood from the heart towards the body parts. Veins carry oxygen-poor blood from the body back to the heart.

The squeezing of leg muscles pumps blood back to the heart from the lower body. Veins have valves that act as one-way flaps. These valves prevent the blood from flowing backwards as it moves up the legs. If the one-way valves become weak, blood can leak back into the vein and collect there. This problem is called venous insufficiency. Pooled blood enlarges the vein and it becomes varicose. Spider veins can also be caused by the backup of blood. Hormone changes, inherited factors, and exposure to the sun can also cause spider veins.

you can prevent spider veins by:

-wear sun screen, to protect your skin from the sun, it causes less spider veins

-exercise regularly (which you already do)

-do not cross your legs while sitting

-elevate your legs when resting as much as possible

-do not stand or sit for long periods of time.

if you think you need to see the doctor, ask yourself this:

-has the spider vein become swollen, red, tender or warm to the touch? if yes, see your doctor

If no, are there sores or a rash on the leg or near the ankle with the varicose vein, or do you think there may be circulation problems in your feet? if yes, see your doctor. if no, continue the care tips.

Hope i helped :)

Answer 3

Please, stop wasting your time here.  Make an appointment with a vascular surgeon.  That is their specialty.  They will answer all of your questions and put you on the right track  for treatment.   This problem you have could lead to way more serious problems.  You may be at that point already.  Good Luck!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Avoid standing for long periods of time. This will reduce pressure on the valves in the veins in your legs. If you are pregnant of if your occupation puts a lot of stress on your legs, wear support stockings.

While standing, get on your tip-toes by lifting your heels off the floor. Do this twenty times, relax for a few minutes, then repeat. This exercise will strengthen your calf muscles and promote circulation.

Your job or hobby may be the cause of your varicose veins. If you have to stand or sit too long in one position, this may cause circulatory problems. Crossing your legs may greatly enhance your problem, too. Try changing your work or sitting conditions and take the mini-breaks mentioned above. Varicose veins did not happen overnight and alleviating them will take time, too. Be patient.

Heat dilates blood vessels so the veins are more visible after hot showers or baths. Try cool, quick showers instead of hot soaks. Cold compresses can also temporarily hide veins.

Elevating your feet whenever possible will reduce the pressure in your legs. Use a recliner or ottoman when reading or watching TV, or if you read in bed, elevate your feet with cushions or pillows.

Weight may also be a problem. Exercise and dietary changes to lose weight will be very beneficial to relieving varicose veins.

Jump rope to strengthen the leg muscles and blood vessels. Begin slowly to build up tolerance; jump one minute per session and slowly build up to 5 minutes.

Rubbing your legs with some sort of soothing lotion such as St John's wort oil, lanolin, or massage oil will relax the leg muscles and improve circulation. Gently massaging with an upward motion with your palms or fingertips and occasionally squeezing your legs will help force blood out of the veins in your legs and back to the heart.

Hope it helps.

Answer 6

These are not normal.Quite common in liver problems.Consult your doctor

Answer 7

just stop eating fiber for a while and don't work out for a week and believe me I'm a doctor and start eating regular food and you'll be normal once again this problem hapend because your just working out to much you cant do that!!!!!! you have to keep a balance betwin your foods and you health in short words your super skiny you have be eating more and control your self when your working out and those spider veins will go away belive me