What kind of problems does venous insufficiency cause?
Venous insufficiency can cause any or all of the following symptoms: • Venous insufficiency can cause severe leg swelling. • Venous insufficiency can cause varicose veins, dilated veins or engorged superficial veins. • Venous insufficiency can cause skin discoloration. • Venous insufficiency can cause fullness, aching or tiredness in the legs The Podiatry Institute recommends that you seek treatment as soon as you start noticing these symptoms of venous insufficiency. Please note that symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency are worse when standing and walking, and can be relieved with rest. What is the best way to relieve and prevent venous insufficiency? If you develop a blood clot in your leg, which puts you at great risk for venous insufficiency, then you need to check into a hospital for treatment. You will need blood thinners to prevent a pulmonary embolism, a serious condition where the clot breaks off and travels to the lungs. Bed rest and leg elevation are initially required t
