Red blood streaks on legs

Red blood streaks are very common. Many people have red blood streaks on their faces, and some people have red blood streaks on their legs. The red blood streaks on the face are caused by the dilation of skin capillaries. The causes of red blood streaks are primary and secondary. The formation of red blood streaks is generally caused by acquired factors. The primary cause is genetics. As for the red blood streaks on the legs, many people don’t know what’s going on.

If there are red blood streaks on your legs, you must pay attention to it. It may be a precursor to varicose veins. If such a phenomenon occurs, you should go to the hospital for relevant examinations in time to find out what causes the red blood streaks. Let's take a look at what's going on with the red blood streaks on your legs.

I wonder if it is varicose veins? If so, you should avoid standing for too long and crossing your legs. It is recommended that you go to the hospital to see a doctor. Varicose veins (commonly known as "floating tendons") are the most common disease of the venous system. The main reason for their formation is that due to maintaining the same posture for a long time with little change, blood accumulates in the lower limbs, which damages the venous valves over time and causes excessive venous pressure, resulting in varicose veins. Varicose veins often occur in the lower limbs. Red or blue, twisted blood vessels that look like spider webs or earthworms, or hard lumps and nodules that look like tree tumors appear on the skin of the legs. The veins become abnormally enlarged, swollen, and varicose. According to statistics, approximately 25% to 40% of women and 20% of men in Taiwan suffer from varicose veins. Teachers, surgeons, nurses, hairdressers, salesgirls, chefs, restaurant waiters and other occupations that require standing for long periods of time are all high-risk groups. In addition, varicose veins are also related to genetics, oral contraceptives and pregnancy. Varicose veins are irreversible because the human body has no self-repair mechanism. However, we can still prevent the expansion of varicose veins and alleviate their symptoms through conservative treatment (such as using elastic stockings, exercise, diet and changes in lifestyle). Gentle exercises such as walking, swimming, and cycling can not only improve circulation but also reduce the rate at which new varicose veins form. In terms of diet, you should eat more high-fiber, low-fat foods and increase your intake of vitamin C and E. In daily life, you should control your weight, avoid taking birth control pills, avoid wearing tight clothing and high heels, cross your legs, and avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time. Raise your legs for a while before going to bed every day, and sleep on your left side to reduce pressure on the pelvic vena cava. Smoking can increase blood pressure and damage arteries and veins. Patients with varicose veins should quit smoking immediately.

The presence of red blood streaks, whether on the face or on the legs, should attract our attention. Patients with red blood streaks must clean their skin, not use some irritating products, eat more vegetables and fruits, avoid wind and sun, replenish skin moisture in time, and maintain a good mood. Severe cases require active treatment.