What do veiny hands mean?
Visible veins in the hands are usually not a cause for concern. However, there are some cases where they can be. If the veins in your hands only become enlarged after changes in temperature or strenuous exercise, you probably have nothing to worry about. But if you notice any of the following symptoms, you’ll want to call Metro Vein Centers or your local urgent care center soon.
The veins in your hands are painful and never go down.
You have bulging veins in your hands and legs.
There’s a pool of blood in your hands, just under the skin.
Your chest feels tight, you have trouble breathing, and your veins feel like they’re about to burst.
There’s a small lump on your wrist or arm, which could be a sign of a blood clot.
Sudden changes leading to large, twisted veins in the hands that don’t go away could be a sign of unhealthy veins that may require treatment.
Worried about your veiny hands? You should be concerned about this.
When it comes to bulging veins in the hands that don’t go away, there are a few treatments you might consider. At Metro Vein Centers, one of the nation’s leading centers for vein care, we don’t typically treat hand veins. Instead, we treat the underlying medical conditions that enlarged, bulging veins often point to, and those problems usually reside in the legs.
The answers lie in the legs .
We commonly treat spider veins and bulging varicose veins in the legs at all of our Metro Vein Centers locations. Your legs bear a lot of pressure on your body as they work to pump blood against gravity, which is why so many vein problems revolve around the legs, and not so much the neck, stomach, or arms. The legs also encompass the Great Saphenous Vein, or GSV, which is the longest vein in the body. Different networks of veins join the great saphenous vein, meaning it’s one of the first areas our vein specialists and ultrasound machines examine. To put it simply: if there’s a possibility of a blood clot or signs of vein disease, it often starts in the legs, not the hands (no matter how veiny they may seem).
However, we offer both cosmetic treatments for small varicose and spider veins, and medical treatments for unsightly raised varicose veins that can cause more serious problems in the future.
Treatments for venous hands
At Metro Vein Centers, we specialize in vein treatments for the legs. Our treatment options are all minimally invasive, meaning you can return to work in as little as an hour, or a day at most.
If you have prominent veins in your hands and legs, we recommend consulting a vein specialist. If prominent veins in your hands are your only concern and a medical professional has helped rule out any underlying medical conditions, a dermatologist may be able to help.
Recent Articles
Waking up with dry mouth? Here’s what your body might be telling you
The Purple Flag at the Beach: What It Really Means (And Why You Should Pay Attention) 1
How to Clean a Fan Without Taking It Apartv….See more
