Treatments for Faulty Leg Veins
Varicose Veins and smaller spider veins most commonly appear on the legs. This is the case because the root cause of problem veins is poor circulation. There is enough circulation to get blood down to the legs, but the valves in the veins do not have the strength to push the blood back up the legs to the heart. When this occurs, blood pools in the veins and renders them useless. Mild Cases Spider veins are those thin and short veins that appear to be branching out from the center of the vein. Capillaries break due to the pressure of the pooling and are visible just under the skin. At this stage veins are unsightly but present no danger. These can be the result of aging, heredity, smoking, a sedentary lifestyle, or an occupation that requires standing or sitting for long periods of time. The best treatment for spider veins is changes in behavior. Stop smoking, get some regular exercise, control weight, wear supportive shoes, and get some compression stockings. Compression stockings