10:18 pm
Saturday 17 December 2022
Written by Amira Helmy
Veins are responsible for carrying and distributing blood to all parts of the body, but if your veins have become visible and you can’t figure out why this is happening, there’s nothing to worry about.
Prominent veins can sometimes tell us about some health problems, but in many cases they have natural causes that are not dangerous to your health and we list them according to the “bright side” website.
1. Normal for your skin type
Fair-skinned people have more prominent veins than others, and thin skin can also be a cause. As we age, the subcutaneous fat layer thins, which is why older people often have prominent veins on the hands, legs and other parts of the body. Also, some people’s veins are found naturally near the surface of their skin.
2. After training
It’s normal for veins to appear during exercise. When you exercise, your veins swell toward the skin’s surface, making them visible. After exercising, muscles contract and veins become less visible.
3. Many women notice the appearance of veins during pregnancy
Visible veins are a problem that many pregnant women face and they are nothing to worry about. A pregnant woman’s blood volume is higher than that of a non-pregnant woman, and the veins are trying to keep up with this increased amount of blood. The network of blood vessels is working overtime to move the increased blood volume around the woman’s body to nourish the fetus. If you had varicose veins during pregnancy, but have never had them before, chances are they will go away after delivery.
4. If you have little body fat
Decreased body fat can also be the cause of vein visualization. Thin people have a thin layer of fat under the skin and this thin layer of fat cannot completely cover the veins, making them more prominent.
5. There are cases when bulging veins are a reason to visit a doctor
In many cases, prominent veins are normal, healthy, and nothing to worry about. However, if the bulging veins are accompanied by other symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, ulcers near the veins, or swollen veins, you should see a doctor.
These symptoms can be due to health problems such as varicose veins, thrombophlebitis and venous disease and should not be ignored.
