This is also a good opportunity to discuss important travel health issues including safe food and water, accidents, sun exposure and insect bites. Many of the problems experienced by travellers cannot be prevented by vaccinations and other preventive measures need to be taken.
Age and genetics. As you get older, the veins in your hands may become more visible. Additionally, some peopleâs veins are naturally more visible. This could be due to skin pigmentation, body fat distribution, or a variety of other genetic factors. In most cases visible veins in hands are not a sign of a medical condition, or of any other problems.
As lifestyle choices also play a huge part in the development of varicose veins, in mild cases it might be enough to change bad habits: Moderate alcohol consumption, quitting smoking and losing the excess weight can work wonders. Being overweight is especially hard on our body and veins, as more weight means more burden.