Who knows what’s going on under there?

A few extra pounds,legs not shavedsince Christmas … who cares?

As Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, toldRealSelf, varicose veins frequently begin in the mid-twenties.

Woman’s llgs with varicose and spider veins

They are a frequent side-effect of pregnancy, and can also be caused bywearing tight clothingor evenpoor posture.

Is it because no-one will see your legs while you’re recovering from whatever such treatments might entail?

Well, this does play a part in it.

Black knee-high compression stockings

The glue is applied with a thin syringe followed by light compression that spreads it throughout the vein.

Another process is endovenous ablation, where heat, rather than glue, is used to seal the veins.

It requires local anesthesia and will require that stockings be worn afterwards.

Doctor using ultrasound equipment to examine leg veins prior to treatment

Yet another option is sclerotherapy, used to treat both spider and varicose veins.

You should also try not to eithersit or stand for too longat a time.

Diet, of course, can also play a role in maintaining healthy veins.

Doctor holding scalpel against legs of person with varicose veins

Instead, take a stab at eat foods that are high in fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.

Woman in white shirt and gray pants stretching