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What Could Small Broken Capillaries On Calf After Walking In Theme Park Indicate?
I just got home from 2 days of walking at Disney World and noticed, what looks like micro small broken capillaries mostly on the calf and able area. The temp. was 96 to 100 degrees. I ve noticed that there are others that have had similar condition after visiting Disney World. What could this be caused from and is it something to be concerned about?
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
Hi,
The mentioned symptoms suggests Telangectasia, also called as spider veins, thread veins, broken veins or reticular veins. These are weak, small-medium veins with damaged valves and capillaries due venous reflex. The factors that can predispose to development of Spider veins are gender (females), age (advancing age), hereditary, obesity or over weight, pregnancy, lifestyle or occupation that requires prolonged standing, walking or sitting.
It is quite common condition, and does not imply any significant underlying cardiovascular disease. In particular, Spider veins are treated for cosmetic purpose only using laser therapy or sclerotherapy. I suggest you to wear travel socks or mild compression socks when walking, sitting, standing or travelling for prolonged periods. In addition, measures like regular brisk walking for 30 to 40 minutes per day, some weight reduction (if over weight) and elevating legs when sitting helps.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ayesha Shareef, General & Family Physician
The mentioned symptoms suggests Telangectasia, also called as spider veins, thread veins, broken veins or reticular veins. These are weak, small-medium veins with damaged valves and capillaries due venous reflex. The factors that can predispose to development of Spider veins are gender (females), age (advancing age), hereditary, obesity or over weight, pregnancy, lifestyle or occupation that requires prolonged standing, walking or sitting.
It is quite common condition, and does not imply any significant underlying cardiovascular disease. In particular, Spider veins are treated for cosmetic purpose only using laser therapy or sclerotherapy. I suggest you to wear travel socks or mild compression socks when walking, sitting, standing or travelling for prolonged periods. In addition, measures like regular brisk walking for 30 to 40 minutes per day, some weight reduction (if over weight) and elevating legs when sitting helps.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ayesha Shareef, General & Family Physician
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