Venous Insufficiency | Venous Stasis | Venus Swelling

 Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) results from venous valve failure. Venous valves are required to provide efficient blood return from the lower extremities to the heart. Venous insufficiency often occurs in the veins of the legs. Itching (pruritus), swelling, lymphedema, and discoloration of the legs are common symptoms. The skin may react with eczema, local inflammation, discoloration, thickening, and an increased risk of ulcers and cellulitis.

Chronic Venous Insufficiency Treatment

Chronic Venous Insufficiency has been known since ancient times and Hippocrates used bandaging to treat it. It is better described as chronic peripheral venous insufficiency. Venous insufficiency is treated conservatively with manual compression lymphatic massage therapy, skin lubrication, sequential compression pump, ankle pump, compression stockings, blood pressure medicine, frequent periods of rest elevating the legs above the heart level and using a 20 cm (7-inch) bed wedge during sleep.