Only recently I’ve noticed that the veins in my feet stick out occasionally. This never used to happen so I’m not just a person with veiny feet. But I want to know, why do they do that? It doesn’t happen all the time, but I haven’t bothered to try and figure out a pattern. And, more importantly, how can I make it stop? I think it’s really gross and don’t wish for it to continue.
It’s easier for veins to sick out in places like the tops of feet that don’t have much of a fat layer. As you age, your skin things making this even easier. In addition, blood likes to pool in the lower extremities. So a lot of what you are worrying about may be natural.
But excessive pooling of blood in the feet is Not A Good Thing. Your doctor would be the best judge of whether you have a real problem or not.
As for everyday non-doctor advice about circulation and feet: My motto is “Walk or die.” Vigorous everyday walking can make all the difference between a long active life and a short miserable one. Get out there and walk. Keep walking.
Umm, make that “skin thins”.
If sitting for long periods, wiggle your toes, it helps circulation. I keep my feet up on the desk when ever I can. It was a habit I got into when I broke my foot, and I cann’t get out of it.