Learn about Spider veins, their causes, and whether they will go away on their own
Spider veins and
varicose veins are more than just a blight on your appearance, they also may negatively impact your health as they put you at risk for blood clots and open sores on your legs. Additionally, they may be painful and cause you to feel tired.
If you suffer from spider veins or varicose veins, you are likely wondering: “do spider veins go away on their own?” In this post, we’ll take a look at a few different common questions related to whether spider veins go away.
What causes spider veins?
Spider veins happen because valves in our legs weaken and some blood flows backward and accumulates in the vein. This extra blood in our veins puts added pressure on the walls of the vein, causing the vein walls to weaken and bulge. Over time, we develop spider veins due to this.
Why do the valves weaken? It could just be due to age or genetics, but other things play a role too like how healthy a person is, whether they exercise, and how much time they spend either sitting or just standing each day.
Do spider veins go away naturally?
Unfortunately, spider veins rarely go away on their own except for a few unique situations or if a person suffering from spider veins takes action or gets treatment. In fact, spider veins tend to worsen over time if no action is taken.
However, there are a wide range of vein treatments available to help deal with spider veins. At Kafri Wellness Clinic, we offer
Sclerotherapy,
Endovenous ablation, and
Ambulatory Phlebectomy treatments for spider veins.
Do spider veins go away after pregnancy?
Many women develop spider veins while pregnant. The good news is that this is one of the few instances of getting spider veins where the veins likely will go away with time, typically by 3-4 months after a pregnancy. Pregnant women can also help prevent spider veins by exercising, getting their blood flowing, eating lots of fiber and vitamin C, and resting when tired (standing too long is also bad for spider veins).
Do spider veins go away with weight loss?
While losing weight will help you be healthier overall, it typically does not help your spider veins to go away. While being overweight can contribute to the development of spider veins, other factors like hormone changes, aging, and heredity, also play a big role.
Do spider veins go away with exercise?
If you are wondering: “do spider veins go away if you lose weight,” the answer is that it depends. Exercising may help the spider veins to go away, lessen, or prevent more from developing. However, if you have bad or a lot of spider veins, exercise likely won’t help them to all go away entirely.
Exercising boosts your blood circulation and helps you to maintain a healthy weight, which decreases pressure on your legs, all of which will help your veins to be healthier and pump blood easier.
Weight Loss Clinic in San Diego
At Kafri Wellness, we strive to provide you the best care for your personalized weight and/or
vein treatment plans. With over 25+ years of experience working with patients. We also take into consideration a cardiovascular approach towards your treatment to give you as much insight into your health as possible.
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