Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a condition in which veins, typically in the legs, do not function properly, making it difficult for the blood in the legs to cycle back to the heart. CVI causes blood to “pool” or collects in these veins, and this pooling is called stasis. The causes of chronic venous insufficiency include high blood pressure in the leg veins over time, due to sitting or standing for long periods, lack of exercise, smoking.
Sensation of heavy legs
Relieved by elevation
Gets worse throughout the day or with prolonged standing
common
Pain in lower leg
Relieved by elevation
Gets worse throughout the day or with prolonged standing
or Pain in ankle region without achilles tendon
Relieved by elevation
Occurs or worsens throughout the day or with prolonged standing
or Feet pain
Relieved by elevation
Gets worse throughout the day or with prolonged standing
common
A burning feeling in legs or feet
or Itchy skin
At lower extremity
common
Swelling in lower leg
Relieved by elevation
Occurs or worsens progressively throughout the day or prolonged standing
or Enlarged feet or ankle
Gets worse throughout the day or with prolonged standing
Relieved by elevation
common
Darkening of skin in lower leg or foot
common
Numbness or tingling in legs, feet, or buttocks
Open wound in lower leg or ankles
High blood pressure disease
History of deep vein thrombosis
or Twisted, enlarged veins
Pregnant
or Given birth two or more times
Overweight or obese
Standing for long periods
Family history of Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Smoking
If you have Chronic Venous Insufficiency, then a visit to a cardiovascular surgeon is highly recommended.
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Cardiovascular surgeon
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