Is stress the culprit causing your vein health to decrease? We all deal with different levels of stress daily. There are many negative impacts of chronic stress which can include your vein health. Stress does not actually cause varicose veins to develop but it can worsen the condition for someone who already has varicose veins.
Stress and Blood Flow
When you become stressed, your blood pressure rises, which weakens your veins. This causes blood circulation to decrease and ultimately will lead to pooling of blood in the legs. The collection of blood is what leads to the formation of the visible bulging veins. The more stressed you are and the longer periods of time that you are stressed for, the worse your symptoms and the development of your condition will be.
Hormones and Varicose Veins
A stress hormone associated with weight gain named Cortisol can also be a culprit in worsening varicose vein symptoms. The main purpose that cortisol has in the body is to elevate blood sugar levels when dealing with stressful situations. It signals to the body that it needs fuel as your energy levels have lowered. For people who struggle with high-stress regularly this can be a problem, as cortisol levels will not have a chance to lower, leading to extremely high blood-sugar levels. Over a long-period of time the pressure on your body can lead to excessive weight gain because the cortisol is always telling your body to refuel. In the context of varicose veins this is dangerous because obesity and weight gain are a main factor that can cause varicose veins. Therefore this will lead to weakened blood vessels and varicose veins may present themselves on your legs. For people who do struggle with obesity it can be difficult to initially see the varicose veins develop because of the excess fat. This also can lead to a more difficult treatment for the removal of the veins.
Ways to De-Stress
There are a number of exercises and lifestyle changes that you can implement in order to alleviate stress in your life.
- Meditation
- Exercise
- Learning a new skill
- Creating art
- Walking
- Eating healthy
- Drinking water
The list above provides good solutions to remove stress and this can improve your venous health. It is important that once you develop varicose veins you make an appointment with a specialist to help provide you with the best treatment options and care.
Contact us!
At Canada Vein Clinics, we specialize in the treatment of varicose veins. We offer numerous treatments for this condition and help to find the best treatment for you. Book a consultation to find out more information! Give us a call today at 1-888-876-8346, or email us at askdoctor@canadaveinclinics.ca
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by Alan. Trufal
Category: generalAfter 3 veinous ultrasounds, due to a swollen left leg and painful ankle when walking, I got my doctor to refer me to Canada Vein Clinic. Another ultrasound was done in house. I lucked into a virtual consultation with Dr. Matz himself, shortly after , fully expecting a recommendation for one of the vein treatments . Laser was what I expected. Much to my surprise , after being asked a number of questions relating to my symptoms, Dr. Matz suggested that there was no serious vein problem . He recommended an arterial ultrasound, which was also done in house , shortly afterwards. Before I forget , I would also like to thank the staff , and in particular Sasha , for all her help and concern. It appears that I do have minor vein and artery issues in my left leg. But , nothing that would require any intervention at this point in time. I cannot thank Dr. Matz enough. I believe he is a very honest , caring and most competent doctor . If I ever do need a vein procedure , I will return to have Dr. Matz do it.
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by Billie Johnston
Category: generalGreat experience at Canada Vein Clinic. I had the procedure done approximately 3 years ago to remove my varicose veins. It has taken me this long to leave a review because I wanted to be sure it lasted. It has! I was VERY nervous, but on the day of the procedure felt comfortable and confident that I was "in good hands". The actual procedure was not painful and not even uncomfortable. However, 3 or 4 days after, I did develop pain and discomfort (because I did not follow instructions). It was recommended that I apply Arnica and I did not. When I developed the pain, I did start applying the Arnica and within a day everything was as it should be. Highly recommend Canada Vein Clinic. Very professional, courteous, and informative. And my leg is still smooth and vein free after 3 years!
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by Gisele McCann
Category: vein therapyI had contacted Dr.Matz at the Canada Vein Clinic to have removal of some very large veins reviewd. Since I have some medical issues, Dr.Matz suggested that the safest way to achieve this would be with the venaseal procedure. Ultrasounds confirmed that this would be the safest way. I was aware that it may not result in a 100% result. The procedure was basically pain free with a minimal amount of bruising and very fast recovery. Multible Ultrasound checks over 1 years Confirmed that the procedure was successful and improved with time. I submitted pictures for a telephone consultation with Dr.Matz and was assured that minor issues could be addressed at a later date. I was treated with the utmost professionalism by Dr.Matz and the clicic staff. I would recommend to get an assessment by Drt.Matz at Canada Vein Clinics. GMCC
Never felt better
by Lori Brummell
Category: vein therapyOne year ago I got my various veins done. My legs have never felt better. It is expensive but well worth it.
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by Francesco Giordano
Category: vein therapyMy varicose vein was so bad that my calf was almost double the size of the other one. After my Venaseal treatment with Dr. Matz, it has shrunk down to the same as the other one with some minor bruising as the only evidence left of the varicose vein. All the staff at the clinic were friendly and kind. Overall it was a great experience.
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