Many people have telangiectases on their legs – clustered veins in the form of a spider web loosely termed as spider vein, thread or broken vein. They are mini varicose veins however not associated with any clinical damage like that of varicose veins. They appear as small red or blue lines underneath the surface of the skin. Their appearance resembles mostly to the spider web or braches of a tree & to our dismay has the ability to appear on the faces as well.

Common causes of spider veins encompasses age, genetic built, lack of body movement, obesity, prolonged exposure to sunlight without break and hormonal changes as an outcome of certain medications like prednisone etc. There is no scientific evidence supporting a healthy diet prevents formation of spider veins however a healthy high fiber diet with correct dosage of free hand exercise to say the least always helps maintain a healthy body & appearance.

A nutritionist or a dietician puts significant weightage on high fiber diet as they maintain smooth running of digestive tract thus cleansing the body off toxic elements at regular intervals. Constipation sometimes may lead to formation of varicose & spider veins. Stress building up in veins, as an outcome of strenuous bowel movement, damages the valves of the veins causing blood to ooze out & get settled on those areas. Over time they form a blue or purple colored intermingled clustered look arising from rupture of several adjoining veins & termed as spider veins.

If you do not wish to develop spider veins, focus on your diet & ensure your fiber intake between 25-38 gm. a day. The consumption requirement will definitely vary among gender, age & general health. Seek advice of an expert nutritionist before embarking on a new fiber-rich diet plan.

Fresh fruits, whole grains, & vegetables are good source of fiber in diet. Apples, lentils, corn, avocados, whole grain pasta & bread are some of the options that can be explored while chalking new diet to prevent constipation.

Restrict sodium consumption. Sodium is directly associated with inflammation & swelling. Do not opt for table salt which people consume when they are on a low sodium diet. Table salts are rich in potassium & too much of potassium will cause imbalance in heart muscles which is not at all a desirable condition under any circumstances. Avoid sodium rich processed food, smoked meat, packaged soup, canned food & frozen dinners that has high sodium content. Sodium helps retain fluid. Fluid retention worsens the look of spider veins & makes them appear more prominent.  Instead consume fresh fruits, prepare food from scratch with help of freshly ground spices & herbs.

Varicose veins & spider veins have been found to contain excessive amount of fibrin which is a protein that prevents from blood clotting. Pineapple stems & juice contain digestive enzyme bromelain that helps processing fibrin & enhances blood circulation throughout the body. Daily intake of pineapple juice or raw pineapple with dietician advice helps reduction of appearance of varicose veins.

Spider vein treatment in Pune is available in Karishma laser & cosmetic center which offers the best treatment for this vein related damage at an affordable cost. Expert treatment is provided by spider vein specialist in Pune at Karishma vein clinic.