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Venous insufficiency
A condition where the flow of blood through the veins is inadequate, causing blood to pool in the legs. It is most often caused by either blood clots or varicose veins.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 42-year old asked:
What are the tests for venous insufficiency?
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A 31-year old female asked:
What is the best treatment for venous insufficiency?
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A 39-year old asked:
What are the common symptoms of venous insufficiency?
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A 39-year old asked:
What does venous insufficiency mean anyways and what outlook for me?
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A 30-year old asked:
What's chronic venous insufficiency?
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A 48-year old asked:
What does grade 3 venous insufficiency mean?
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A 38-year old asked:
Difference between lymphadema and venous insufficiency?
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A 32-year old asked:
What is chronic venous insufficiency? How do you get it?
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A 33-year old asked:
Hi doctors, was just wondering what is chronic venous insufficiency?
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A 32-year old asked:
I was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. What should I do to treat it?
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A 41-year old asked:
What is the trouble chronic venous insufficiency and what do people have to do to prevent it early on?
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A 29-year old asked:
Is there such a disorder as venous insufficiency in the penis?
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A 35-year old asked:
Are there peripheral pulses in a patient having venous insufficiency?
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A 36-year old asked:
Compression stockings help with chronic venous insufficiency?
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A 38-year old asked:
Please let me know if there is a peripheral pulses in patient having venous insufficiency?
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A 55-year old female asked:
what conditions apart from Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) require IJV angioplasty?
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A 23-year old asked:
What does a sharp pain/ice cold sensation on a leg with chronic venous insufficiency mean, that also gets worse upon touching?
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A member asked:
I have been told I have venous insufficiency. I have it on my legs. My legs are discolored, like a big bruise. Lately it is getting worse. Any solutions? I am starting to get very concerned.
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A 42-year old asked:
I have rheumatic heart disease and venous insufficiency. What are my options?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Is it ok to take grapeseed supplement while also taking aspirin because of venous insufficiency?
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A 45-year old asked:
Venous insufficiency of lower limbs make veins worse?
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A 30-year old asked:
What is the difference between chronic venous insufficiency and peripheral vascular disease?
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A 33-year old asked:
Is it possible to please tell me the What are chronic venous insufficiency and peripheral vascular disease?
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A 38-year old asked:
Could you please tell me the difference between having chronic venous insufficiency and peripheral vascular disease?
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A 45-year old asked:
Is it possible to reverse chronic venous insufficiency (fluid retention in lower legs)?
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A 41-year old asked:
Can chronic venous insufficiency (fluid retention in lower legs) be reversed or it never reverses?
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A 20-year old female asked:
I think I might have Venous insufficiency, I have vericose veins that I noticed a few days ago and I have a slight ache in my leg. Should I be worried?
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A 47-year old male asked:
ED for years, urologist no help. Viagra (sildenafil) no good. Venous insufficiency issue. Shots, suppositories sound painful. Pump+elastic band no good. Surgery?
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A female asked:
Can epsom salt help with edema, like from heart failure or liver failure? will it help with chronic venous insufficiency?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Is it safe to use benadryl (diphenhydramine) daily if you have peripheral vascular/artery disease or chronic venous insufficiency?
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