Question 1

if i got spider veins while on depo-provera shots. will they fade after i stop depo?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Many times the spider veins that are caused by hormones will improve when the increased hormone levels go back to normal.  The bad news is that it is common for only partial improvement to occur.  The good news is that these veins can still be treated with sclerotherapy is they don't go away completely.

Question 2

if i got spider veins while on ocp's, will they fade after i stop?

Accepted Answer

No: Oral contraceptive pills is not a risk factor for development of spider veins, which can be seen with or without underlying venous incompetence.  Pregnancy, heredity, standing for long hours, aging, and trauma are risk factors for development of spider veins.

Question 3

have to stand for long periods of time and i'm getting spider veins on my thighs. is there any way to stop this?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Stockings, intermittent elevation. Spider veins are, however, very treatable.

Question 4

what if i develop some spider veins while on pills, do i need to stop taking pills or should i change the brand of my pills?

Accepted Answer

: My reading suggests there's no evidence oral contraceptives cause varicose or spider veins. A gynecologist or vascular surgeon may have some experience with this, however.

Question 5

should one stop taking contraceptive pill if they develope spider veins?

Accepted Answer

No: I have not seen a study that would recommend for you to stop contraceptives secondary to spider veins. Contraceptives can increase the risk of clots in some patient populations such as those over age 35 that smoke.

Question 6

im 34 and overweight and see more spider veins popping up in legs in short amount of time is this bad? and what could i do to stop more from coming?

Accepted Answer

: Please see your Primary Care Provider for a thorough physical examination to know what is causing this problem and for recommendations.

Question 7

hi,from a very young aged my legs started with spider-veins.some days it is sore & can see literarily how more & more veins coming through.the main concern now is that i can see slowly veins appearing on my face.what is the cause & how do i stop this?

Accepted Answer

Hemangioma: If you have had these since a child and they are throughout the body and not just of the legs I would think this would be more likely some type of problem with hemangiomas which some people are more genetically prone to.  I think it would be a good idea to see a Dermatologist.

Question 8

i'm a female teenager and keeping getting thin purple spider veins on body, such as legs, back of my neck, arms how can i stop them?whats causing them?

Accepted Answer

You need to see a : Doctor toake sure your adrenal glands are working properly, based on the info you have given us.

Question 9

can lupus cause spider veins ?

Accepted Answer

See below: Spider veins can be caused by other conditions, but telangiectasias can be seen with lupus.

Question 10

what causes varicose and spider veins?

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Heredity: Far and away, the major cause of varicose and spider veins is heredity.  Other factors can contribute to their development if you have inherited a tendency to get varicose veins in the first place.  These include prolonged standing, age, pregnancy, hormones, and trauma.  Surprisingly, obesity has not been shown to be a cause of varicose veins.  It does increase the risk of complications though.

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Have to stand for long periods of time and i'm getting spider veins on my thighs. is there any way to stop this?

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What if i develop some spider veins while on pills, do i need to stop taking pills or should i change the brand of my pills?

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Should one stop taking contraceptive pill if they develope spider veins?

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Im 34 and overweight and see more spider veins popping up in legs in short amount of time is this bad? and what could i do to stop more from coming?

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Hi,from a very young aged my legs started with spider-veins.some days it is sore & can see literarily how more & more veins coming through.the main concern now is that i can see slowly veins appearing on my face.what is the cause & how do i stop this?

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I'm a female teenager and keeping getting thin purple spider veins on body, such as legs, back of my neck, arms how can i stop them?whats causing them?

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Can lupus cause spider veins ?

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