Venous insufficiency, a.k.a., 'venous reflux', is the impaired return of
venous blood from the legs and feet, often manifesting as varicose
veins, swelling, aching, skin changes or venous ulcers.

In many cases, venous insufficiency is the result of over-dilation of
the venous vessels in the legs. This dilation eventually prevents the
valve cusps from closing properly resulting in reflux. The pooling of
blood results in ineffective flow back to the heart.

Common symptoms of venous insufficiency include:
  • Aching, tired or weak legs, especially after long
    periods of standing or sitting
  • Varicose veins
  • Burning or itching of the skin
  • Swollen legs and/or ankles (edema)
  • Color and texture changes of the skin
  • Open wounds (skin ulcers)

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