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Easy at Home Things to Help With Purple Spider Veins

Spider veins are small, raised blood vessels that can be seen through the skin. They are most commonly found in the legs, but they may also appear on the face. Women are also more likely than men to develop varicose veins, which are a more serious form of spider veins. Spider veins may cause restlessness, tingling, heaviness, burning and other painful symptoms. Although spider veins can be treated with surgical intervention, at-home remedies can alleviate symptoms.

  1. Weight Management and Exercise

    • Obesity is one of the factors contributing to the development of spider veins, and managing your weight can prevent new spider veins from developing. It can also reduce current symptoms. Regular cardiovascular exercise, such as biking or running, may also be beneficial.

    Wearing Support Stockings

    • Support or compression stockings reduce the blood flow to veins in the legs, which reduces the appearance and symptoms of spider veins. Compression stockings may lose their pressure after a few washings, so frequent replacement may be necessary. When compression stockings are removed, normal blood flow resumes.

    Medications

    • Hormonal birth control methods and other hormonal treatment can increase your risks of developing or worsening spider veins. Discuss with your doctor other hormonal treatments, such as replacing hormonal birth control with non-hormonal methods like spermicide or condoms.

    Rest

    • Standing for prolonged periods can cause or worsen spider veins. Reduce the time you spend standing upright and take frequent sitting breaks, if possible. When at rest or sleeping, elevate the legs to improve varicose veins. Legs should be elevated above the heart for best results.

    Abdominal Pressure and Influences

    • Health conditions, such as constipation, or clothing that places pressure on your abdomen, such as girdles, can lead to the development or worsening of spider veins. Ask your doctor about how to treat underlying conditions that could be a contributing factor to your spider veins. If constipation is the problem, increasing fiber intake in your daily diet may relieve your symptoms.

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