Veins on the palms are visible: reasons
Blood vessels on the hands with intense exertion become bright and noticeable. But why are the veins on the palms visible? Is it worth worrying or is it a physiological norm? Let’s figure it out.
Veins in the palms may appear due to the physiological characteristics of a person
Swollen veins in the palms: causes
The first thing to know: the blood vessels located in the upper extremities are not susceptible to varicose veins, unlike the veins that run inside the legs. Even with constant physical exertion and monotonous work, the development of varicose veins in the arms is impossible.
Because the blood through the vessels of the upper extremities quickly enters the heart due to gravity. The veins of the lower extremities have to overcome gravity during the transport of blood.
The condition of the blood vessels of the palms and hands is influenced by the lifestyle of a person, his nutrition, and daily physical activity. The main causes of vein swelling are:
- hard physical or monotonous work (for both women and men);
- intense sports activities;
- vascular dystonia;
- lack of vitamins in the body;
- temperature changes;
- improper diet;
- squeezing the brush;
- features of the body;
- thrombophlebitis;
- a sharp decrease in immunity;
- hormonal imbalance.
When working with your hands for a long time, pay attention to your palms. The vein next to the thumb has increased in size and brighter, as have the vessels located on the hand itself. The same reaction occurs when squeezing the hand and strength training, where the main load is on the hands.
Vegetovascular dystonia, according to unconfirmed reports, can manifest itself in the form of distended veins in the arms. But doctors, after a detailed examination and examination, rarely confirm this diagnosis.
Lack of folic acid and vitamin K provokes disturbances in the work of the cardiovascular system. Sometimes a deficiency of nutrients manifests itself in the form of distended veins. Here, experts recommend adjusting your diet by adding more vegetables and fruits to your diet.
If swollen veins are found, doctors recommend temporarily refrain from training and work, or reduce the load on the arms.
Sudden changes in temperature (a walk in the cold season, a contrast shower) cause a change in the color and shape of the veins. Cold air and water have a calming effect on the surface of the skin, while high temperatures, on the contrary, stimulate and warm it up. Therefore, the vascular network becomes clearly visible on the skin.
Veins in the palms appear due to decreased immunity and hormonal imbalance. Usually, large vessels become visible in women with menopause, in men during lingering illnesses. To establish an accurate diagnosis, the patient needs to see a doctor.
Veins and small vessels appear not only due to any ailments, but also due to the characteristics of the body. The problem of distended veins on the palmar surface is mainly faced by people with thin fair skin. Here such a phenomenon is considered the norm.
Thrombophlebitis is a disease in which blood clots form in the veins, which are life-threatening. They appear due to a protracted inflammatory process, an injury sustained during a puncture of a vein (blood test, use of a catheter, installation of a dropper).
In addition to a swollen vein, the patient complains of an increased body temperature (up to 38 degrees), soreness and swelling of the place where the blood vessel passes.
When the first symptoms of the disease appear, you need to contact a vascular surgeon-phlebologist
If treatment is not started on time, a blood clot can block the pulmonary artery, and without surgery, this is fatal.
Veins on the arms, which stand out brightly against the background of thin white skin, do not always turn out to be symptoms of dangerous diseases. If you are in doubt about what caused the veins to appear on the skin, then the best solution would be to consult a specialist.