Chronic venous insufficiencyChronic Venous Insufficiency

 

Varicose VeinsChronic venous insufficiency is a condition that develops over several years due to faulty valves in the veins. Initial symptoms include ankle and leg swelling. If not treated, the capillaries may burst and cause a reddish-brown skin discoloration. In addition, non-healing sores called venous stasis ulcerations may appear. There are several successful and minimally invasive outpatient treatment options with a high success rate of treating chronic venous insufficiency.