Swollen hands what to do?

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1. Why are the hands sinewy?

The sinewy hands or blue veins are the veins under the skin, which transport blood from parts of the body back to the heart. Depending on the skin pigmentation and location of each person, the blue veins emerge with different colors such as: blue, green, purple. When observing the phenomenon of blue veins on their hands clearer and darker than others, many people can't help but worry and wonder. In many cases, this condition is completely normal and does not affect health. Some of the causes that lead to the condition of the hands are hamstrings such as:

1.1 Swollen hands due to thin, pale skin

Because the veins are located just below the skin, people with thin skin will see the blue veins more clearly than people with thick skin. In addition, some people also have veins located right next to the skin from birth.
Besides, skin color also greatly affects the condition of blue veins. Generally, people with fair skin, pale skin are more likely to see blue veins than dark-skinned people.

1.2 Slender hands due to being too thin

For people who are too thin, the subcutaneous fat layer is less, leading to not being able to fully cover the veins. As a result, the veins become prominent and clear. This is especially true in the elderly. Because as we age, the subcutaneous fat layers will gradually disappear, the skin becomes thinner, making the veins visible on the arms and legs.

1.3 Hands are sinewy when exercising vigorously

When playing sports or exercising, the muscles in the body will stretch and need more oxygen, at this time the heart contracts strongly and quickly to eject blood to the tissue cells, leading to a fast blood circulation rate. than. Therefore, the veins are pushed high above the skin, creating the phenomenon of sinewy hands. After you finish exercise or vigorous exercise, the muscles relax, the venous line will gradually collapse and return to normal.

1.4 Skeletal hands in women during pregnancy

A woman's body during pregnancy often floats more veins than usual. This is because the amount of blood increases to feed the baby, so the blood vessels stretch up and become more prominent on the skin. This condition usually goes away after you give birth to your baby. Especially, in the last months of pregnancy, you can also see more prominent blood vessels in the mother's abdomen. The greatly enlarged abdomen causes the skin to stretch and makes the veins more prominent.
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2. What is the sign of blue veins in the hand?

In addition to the above cases, the condition of the hands with tendons and veins is sometimes also a warning sign that you are having some health problems. Large and dense veins on the back of the hand can also be a sign of varicose veins. When you have varicose veins, it is difficult to detect because sometimes there is a transient pain or tightness in the site of the varicose veins. The characteristics of veins at this stage are large and zigzag bumps on the skin. For those who have strong veins in their hands and are accompanied by signs of stress, fatigue, muscle tension, etc., the body may be stagnant with a lot of fluid and have difficulty in digesting food. eat.
If veins are prominent in other areas such as the palm of your hand, you may have some diseases such as:
In the wrist area: hormonal disorders. At the knuckles: diseases of the digestive tract such as constipation, stomach.

3. What to do with sinewy hands?

For those cases of sinewy hands not due to a medical condition, although it does not affect health, it is also very unsightly, especially in women. Therefore, in order to limit the condition of hamstring hands, you should note the following:
Perform stretching exercises after exercise. Follow a healthy, nutritious diet, and avoid the accumulation of toxins in the body. Practice gentle and relaxing exercises such as yoga, meditation to limit stress and reduce stress. Massage hands and hands regularly with warm water to avoid varicose veins, especially for the elderly. Avoid wearing high heels. Regular health check-ups every 6 months from a young age to understand health status and disease prevention. In short, the condition of sinewy hands is a very normal phenomenon caused by the veins under the skin to emerge. However, it can also be a medical condition such as varicose veins. Swollen hands can make women lose their beauty, so to reduce this situation, you should do stretching exercises and maintain a healthy diet.

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