Can spider veins be prevented?

Question

I'm 24 years old and I've started to notice I'm getting small spider veins. My mom had very bad spider and vericose veins, but she had hers stripped out and lasered. Is there anything I can do to prevent them from getting worse? Or a medical procedure I can get now to further prevent them?

I do stand about 9 hours a day at work :-(

Answer 1

Walking as often as possible to increase your circulation will help. Also, don't cross your legs. When you're relaxing, watching tv or reading, elevate your legs.

Answer 2

When I turned 28 I already had been in pain, embarrassed, and scared of becoming pregnant. I didn't want my big blue varicose veins to get worse. The All Natural Varicose & Spider Vein Solution program was an easy read and easy to do. Within 21 days there was a big difference in how my legs looked and I can wear shorts without feeling embarrassed. I feel so much better with more energy and for giving me back a healthier body, and the legs that a 28 year old should have.

Naturally heal your veins?

Answer 3

There's a few things that will help. Weight is an issue, meaning that the more you have, the more gravity pulls on your body. If you stand on you feet all day at work (or the other way around if you sit all day long at a desk). Pregnancy can put strain on the veins (that's how mine started, with the swelling in my calves and feet when I was pregnant with my first). A couple of things that help me (my left leg has circulation problems, it still swells up, and I've had surgury to remove a varicose veins)--get regular exercise every day. If you stand on your feet all day, invest in a pair of support hose. If you sit all day, make sure you get up and walk around regularly, I heard to make sure you get about ten minutes of exercise every two hours. Oh, and don't sit with your legs crossed; it cuts off circulation.

But I'm not sure there's anything surgical you can do to prevent them. I think it's hereditary; as in if you're going to get them, you're going to get them.

Answer 4

Well you can help preventing it, about the procedure, you should ask the doc. You must wear comfortable shoes, and the flat ones. Standing long hours in heels will cause spider veins. So make sure you don't do that.

Answer 5

Spider veins are small red, blue or purple veins that commonly appear on the surface of the thighs, calves and ankles. It's estimated that at least one third of the adult female population is troubled with this common problem. People often seek treatment for spider veins because of cosmetic concern. However, it is also common for spider veins to cause symptoms, such as aching, heaviness, itching and night cramps.


A common form of treatment for spider veins is Sclerotherapy. This is an in-office procedure where veins are injected with a solution, using small needles, which causes them to collapse and fade from view. The procedure typically improves not only the cosmetic appearance but associated symptoms as well. Generally a few sessions are required to obtain maximum benefit.

Spider veins may be isolated or associated with “feeder” veins. They can also be associated with larger underlying varicose veins.

Certain factors contribute to the development of spider veins, including heredity, pregnancy, hormonal factors, weight gain, occupations or activities that require prolonged sitting or standing, and trauma.

Since the causes are still undetermined, prevention of varicose veins is debatable. However, below are some tips that may help in the prevention of varicose veins and spider veins:

Elevate your legs when possible, keeping your feet positioned higher than heart level.
Exercise daily. Walking, climbing stairs, cycling and swimming keep your calf muscles in motion to activate the calf muscle pump. This reduces pooling and pressure in the veins.
Move your legs frequently. Flexing your ankles periodically will pump the blood out of your legs (simulating walking). During periods of prolonged sitting or standing, flex your ankles 10 times and repeat this every 10 minutes. Try to avoid sitting for extended periods throughout your day.
Support compression hose. These provide external graduated counter-pressure to aid in venous blood flow to the heart. They reduce pooling and pressure in the veins. They also may reduce the risk of forming a deep vein blood clot. Consider wearing them during long plane or car rides.
Maintain your ideal body weight to reduce excess pressure on your legs.
Avoid prolonged sitting and standing. On long car or plane trips activate your calf muscle pump by moving your feet up and down frequently as described above. You should also consider stopping for short walks every few hours.
Avoid excessive heat on your legs, such as hot tubs and hot baths. Heat will tend to increase vein distention and lead to more pooling of blood.