Spider Vein Treatment And Prevention

By Patty Goff


The spark of numerous progress in modern science gave us the chance to live not only a healthier life, but also a longer one. Countless diseases were cured by highly researched medicines and discoveries, yet hundreds still suffer. Our war against medical affliction is going and endless. But there is always hope and answer by means of prevention.

Innumerable number of men and women suffer from a common condition, the appearance of spider veins in their lower body. Spider veins are time swollen blood vessels which are easily perceivable through the skin. They usually look like branches of red and purplish lines that are often found in legs and ankles. Carol from Texas who is now forty two year old developed visible spider veins on the back of her thighs. The condition affected her self esteem very much, so she decided to go for spider vein treatment Austin.

She underwent sclerotherapy which is one of the most popular treatment for spider veins these days. The procedure helps in completely wiping it out. It forces the vein to bulge and the blood to clot helping the scar tissue to eventually vanish.

Her doctor injected a solution into her veins to close it. She was very happy about the results because hers faded quickly within a month. However, my aunt suffered minor itching and skin discoloration around the area. She did not mind about the side effects because it was effective for her. In other cases, more session is required just to get rid of it and sometimes it just does not work.

Those concerns led other people to look for another solution. One of which is the use of laser therapy. This therapy is great for people who are not comfortable with injections and for those who had smaller ones because lasers can do a better job in finding them.

Laser surgery is a good alternative for people who are afraid of needles and injections. In this method, no lacerations of any kind is done to the skin. Also, this is a more appropriate choice for smaller veins because they are more difficult to inject.

Spider veins are generally considered as an aesthetic issue, so anyone can leave them alone. But, if one values it but is not comfortable in undergoing surgeries, prevention is the key. There are a number of habits that helps in avoiding it.

There are a number of measures that helps its prevention such as eating the right kind of foods. Foods that are high in vitamins K and C helps a lot in blood circulation. Of course, nothing beats exercise as an effective way in the prevention of any health related problems. A fifteen minute walk may suffice. It will exercise the muscles in your legs, thus improving the flow of blood in your lower body.

This condition commonly caused by old age and is seen most likely in women. Improper blood circulation, sedentary lifestyle and heredity are also considered as causes. Because of these, not all cases can be stopped easily. Available treatments are not always effective, so following some of the easy ways to prevent it is still better. Take care of yourself and strive for a healthier lifestyle.




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