Benefits - Spider veins

Orthotebb Health Shoes have benefits for Health, Fitness and Therapeutic Symptom Improvement.

Spider veins are smaller, purple and blue vessels that are also twisted and turning. Spider veins are easily visible and are found just under the skin. They are also most often seen on the legs.

A number of factors predispose a person to varicose and spider veins. These include:

     •Heredity
     •Occupations that involve a lot of standing, such as, nurses, beauticians, teachers and factory workers
     •Obesity
     •Hormonal influences during pregnancy
     •The use of birth control pills
     •Post-menopausal hormonal replacement
     •A history of blood clots
     •Conditions that cause increased pressure in the abdomen including tumors, constipation and externally worn garments like girdles
     •Other reported causes include trauma or injury to the skin, previous venous surgery and exposure to ultraviolet rays.

Varicose veins and spider veins develop more often in women than in men. They increase in frequency with age. An estimated 30% to 60% of adults have varicose veins or spider veins.

Many patients with varicose veins complain of pain, described as an aching or cramping in the legs. Other common symptoms include tiredness, restlessness, burning, throbbing, tingling or heaviness in the legs. Pain caused by varicose veins is usually relieved by elevating the legs or by wearing support hose.

In women, symptoms may be worse during certain parts of the menstrual cycle or during pregnancy. Patients also may develop swelling, ulcers (large sores), and an increase in the pigmentation or darkening of the color of their skin, especially in the ankle region. Occasionally, varicose veins and spider veins can form a painful blood clot called superficial phlebitis (inflammation of a vein).

Major forms of treatment for varicose veins and spider veins include:

Support Stockings. The most conservative approach is simply to wear properly-fitting support hose, especially when the veins cause painful or uncomfortable symptoms. These stockings can generally be purchased at any surgical supply store and at some pharmacies. They come in below-the-knee, above-the-knee and pantyhose styles.

Lifestyle changes. Good skin hygiene, weight loss (if needed), and walking can help treat varicose veins and spider veins.

Exercise. Using Orthotebb Health Shoes increases circulation in the legs, ankles and feet. This increased circulation can often lessen the tiredness, aching and pain associated with varicose & spider veins. With each step in Orthotebb Health Shoes, there is a deep vein pumping that occurs from the inside of the legs outward. As muscular activity continues, new spider veins are less likely to form. The increased circulation also lessens the pressure associated with being overweight or pregnant. As an exercise regimen, Orthotebb Health Shoes, an easy way to exercise while walking, can aid in weight loss, which helps relieve venous pressure and strengthen vein walls. For pregnant women, the increase in circulation usually reduces the swelling in the legs and ankles as well. As with any other exercise regimen, start slowly, building up time of use as you strengthen, gradually. You'll have never felt better!

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