Vein Diseases

Do You Have Any Of These Common Symptoms?

  • ​Protruding, ropey or bulging veins?

  • Burning and/or dry, itchy feeling in legs?

  • Swelling, throbbing, or cramping?

  • Red, blue or purple veins?

  • Heaviness, fatigue and/or swelling?

​If So, You May Be Suffering From A Vein Disease Such As Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) & May Have Visible Varicose or Spider Veins.

Venous Insufficiency

Venous insufficiency causes symptoms such as:

  • twisted and bulging veins

  • the appearance of dark purple or blue colors at the surface of the skin

  • leg swelling, itching, aching, burning, throbbing and muscle cramping

  • leg heaviness and fatigue

  • skin discoloration

  • restless legs

  • varicose veins

​Blood flow from the legs to the heart is hampered by venous insufficiency, a disorder that arises when the venous wall or valves in the leg veins are not functioning properly. This causes the blood to “leak” back down the blood vessels, gathering in the veins, particularly in the ankles and feet. Swelling (edema) of the ankles and feet is one of the condition’s early symptoms.

​Skin alterations, ulcers, and infections are consequences of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). Though it can be painful and incapacitating, the illness usually does not provide a significant risk to one’s health.

It is not uncommon for venous insufficiency to be chronic. It is estimated that up to 40% of Americans suffer from CVI. ​​

Varicose veins are superficial blood vessels that become enlarged and twisted due to venous insufficiency. This condition most often occurs in the veins of the legs due to the higher pressure in leg vessels causing the venous valves to fail to successfully push blood back up to the heart, thereby resulting in the “pooling” of blood, which ultimately results in varicosities.

​Varicose veins are different from spider veins, which are the very small bluish and/or purple veins that are close to the skin, though both conditions arise due to poor circulation, venous valve failure, and backwards bloodflow. Spider veins are generally a cosmetic concern, but in some instances they can lead to varicose veins, pain, swelling, throbbing, itching, restless legs, and skin discoloration. Rarely, they can lead to more serious issues like skin ulcers, sores, and blood clots.

It’s estimated that over 25% of all US adults suffer from varicose veins and/or spider veins. ​​


​​​​Complications of venous insufficiency include:

  • pain

  • inflammation and swelling

  • skin ulcers

  • bleeding when veins close to the surface of the skin begin to burst

  • blood clots, which can lead to deep vein thrombosis

  • superficial thrombophlebitis, a condition in which superficial veins within the legs become tender, inflamed, and cord-like in nature

Varicose Veins & Spider Veins

Risk factors for venous insufficiency include:

  • family history

  • pregnancy and other conditions that put pressure on veins in the legs

  • a history of blood clots

  • a history of smoking

  • standing or sitting for long periods of time

  • being overweight, which increases pressure on the legs

  • menopause

  • aging, which results in decreased elasticity of blood vessels

  • weakened blood vessel walls

  • inflammation of the veins (known as phlebitis)

  • chronic constipation

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