In an interview on DZMM's "Magandang Gabi Dok," Dr. Gwen Wong, a dermatologist, explained that heat can cause veins to bulge and become visible on the surface of the skin.
"I think the heat, it's contributing to 'yung lumalabas ang ugat," she said.
Although the condition may be temporary, repeated exposure to heat may cause the condition to be permanent.
"Pwedeng temporary, pero kapag paulit-ulit, gym tapos sauna tapos gym, maaring maging permanent," Wong said.
Varicose veins and spider veins are caused by poor blood circulation.
"Pag ang blood nagfo-flow, let's say sa lower legs, hindi na nakakabalik dahil dun sa ating mga valves eh depektibo na, especially pagka medyo nagkakaedad na tayo. At minsan eh hormonal, or minsan nga, tama 'yun, dahil sa pagiging obese ng isang tao o mabigat ang timbang, hindi na po nakakabalik [ang dugo] ng maayos sa puso," Wong explained.
People who spend many hours standing or sitting can also suffer from varicose veins.
"Depende po ito sa lifestyle, kung ano 'yung trabahong ginagawa. Halimbawa, buong araw nakatayo, o buong araw nakaupo, kailangan meron din tayong ginagawang mga ehersisyo," Wong added.
One can prevent varicose veins from developing on the legs by raising it above the heart while resting at home.
"Kailangan ini-li-lift po 'yung legs above the heart. Hindi po effective yung inilalagay lang sa silya," Wong said.
Although varicose veins can be treated through sclerotherapy, severe cases of varicose and spider veins may require surgery.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
