When I saw my mother’s hands in the morning, I was breathless with horror… 😱
I was absolutely sure: just yesterday there was nothing like this on her hands.
🤔 I gently pointed this out to my mother and suggested visiting a doctor. But she waved it off — “It’s nothing, it will go away on its own, no need to worry.”
I couldn’t calm down and insisted. We still went to a specialist…
And what we found out there literally shocked us both. 😲
I kept thinking — how lucky that I didn’t give up and convinced her in time!
🧐 If you’ve ever noticed something similar on your hands — never ignore it! It could be more important than you think… 😵
What exactly the doctor said and why he praised us for the timely visit — read in the comments…👇
The doctor carefully examined my mother’s hands and calmly said:
— “It’s good that you came. These could be just age-related changes, but in your case, I see something that requires attention.”
My mother and I exchanged looks. He showed how the veins had become a bit firmer and in places began to twist — this might indicate early signs of varicose veins.
We were explained that with age, skin thins, the fat layer diminishes, especially with weight loss or hormonal changes, and veins become more visible. This can be normal… but not always.
If veins suddenly start to bulge, become painful, the skin around them reddens or darkens — it’s no longer just “age.”
It can be a sign of blood flow issues, vein inflammation, or even clots.
We also heard about the risk — in our family, grandma had varicose veins, meaning predisposition can be inherited.
The doctor warned: sedentary lifestyle, standing work, tight shoes, or simply heat can increase vein strain. And in women over 55, “silent” risk factors often accumulate: hormonal fluctuations, weak vessels, decreased muscle tone.
But the most important thing he added — everything can be controlled in time.
Get tests done, vein ultrasounds, improve diet, move more, wear compression stockings. And above all, follow up with a specialist instead of hoping it “just goes away.”
So if you notice unusual changes, especially with discomfort, it’s best not to delay seeing a doctor. Specialist consultation will help understand the situation and, if needed, start early treatment.