Venous insufficiency
Mildहिंदी: नस में खून का थक्का · தமிழ்: மூளை நரம்பு அடைப்பு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮೆದುಳಿನ ರಕ್ತನಾಳ ಅಡಚಣೆ · తెలుగు: మెదడు సిర అడ్డంకి · বাংলা: মস্তিষ্কের শিরায় বাধা · मराठी: मेंदूच्या रक्तवाहिनीत अडथळा · ગુજરાતી: મગજની નસમાં અવરોધ
About this condition
Venous insufficiency occurs when leg veins cannot pump blood back to the heart efficiently, common in people with prolonged standing jobs. Blood pools in legs causing swelling, heaviness, and varicose veins. Compression stockings, leg elevation, and regular exercise help manage symptoms.
Common symptoms
swollen feetleg heavinessvaricose veinsskin darkeningswelling worsens by evening
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When to see a doctor: within a week
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Venous insufficiency?
swollen feet, leg heaviness, varicose veins, skin darkening, swelling worsens by evening.
When should I see a doctor?
within a week
Is Venous insufficiency common in India?
Venous insufficiency is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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