What is Chronic Venus Insufficiency?
Chronic venous insufficiency is a condition in which the veins are constantly congested with pooled blood, causing circulation to be significantly impaired. Some symptoms may include one or more of the following: • Edema (swelling) • Feeling of heaviness in the legs • Pain or cramps in the calves • Uncomfortable puffiness of the feet and or ankles that subsides during the night • Skin discoloration, dermatitis (skin problems) • Dry or weeping eczema • Venous leg ulcer Venous insufficiency is the disease that leads to varicose veins. However some patients can have venous insufficiency but not exhibit any signs of varicose veins. Wearing compression stockings helps to support this venous insufficiency, alleviate symptoms and help prevent varicose veins or new varicose veins from developing.