Did you know chronic venous insufficiency is a prevalent vein condition affecting approximately 40% of Americans? It is the inability of veins to pump blood toward the heart due to the failure of vein valves. People seek chronic insufficiency treatment for cosmetic reasons and medical problems and symptoms that it causes, such as ulceration, cramping, and blood clot formation. In addition to treatments like sclerotherapy, radiofrequency ablation, and ligation and stripping, there are some ... [Read More]
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Venous Insufficiency Recovery at Home
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a condition characterized by difficulty in sending blood back to the heart by the veins due to faulty one-way valves. Pronounced veins, i.e., the veins that grow in size and may take on a twisted or branch-like appearance, is the most common symptom. These are varicose veins and result from blood pooling in the veins causing pressure to build up in the vein walls. In addition, venous insufficiency can cause the legs to become painful, heavy, and tired. ... [Read More]
Managing Venous Insufficiency While Enjoying the Holidays and Special Occasions
The veins in your legs are responsible for moving the blood back up to your heart. Sometimes, though, the valves in these veins don't work properly and blood moves in the opposite direction. As a result, blood pools in the legs and causes a condition known as venous insufficiency. Here are a few tips to help with venous insufficiency – even during the holidays and special occasions. Wear Compression Stockings as Recommended If your doctor recommends you wear compression stockings during the ... [Read More]
Why Are My Legs Always Swollen: Living with Venous Insufficiency
It is a common complaint of people with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI): The legs feel painful, cramped, and swollen. It’s very difficult to go about your day if you have these symptoms. Chronic venous insufficiency is due to poor blood flow in the veins. The veins are supposed to carry the “used” blood from the cells back to the heart and lungs for reoxygenation, but in this condition there is a malfunction of some of the valves in the veins. These tiny valves push the blood back toward ... [Read More]
What Is Venous Insufficiency?
Venous insufficiency is a condition whereby the walls and valves in the veins do not work properly, so the blood does not flow normally through the circulatory system to the heart. When this happens, blood tends to pool in various areas in the veins – most obviously in the legs – and this can cause swelling and varicose veins. Whereas arteries carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues and organs throughout the body, veins carry the oxygen-depleted blood back to the heart for ... [Read More]
