Other names for venous insufficiency are deep vein incompetence, chronic venous disease, and chronic venous insufficiency.
This article discusses the symptoms and causes of venous insufficiency, as well as diagnosis and treatment.
These ulcers are calledvenous stasis ulcers.
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Further, these damaged capillaries can cause tissue inflammation along with ulcers.
Venous stasis ulcers are difficult to heal, and you’re able to develop severe complications from them.
What Causes Venous Insufficiency?
Venous insufficiency is due to vein valves that arent functioning properly or a blockage in the veins.
When this happens, blood flows back down the legs instead of upwards to the heart.
The flow in the wrong direction is also known as venous reflux.
They may use a gear called a Doppler to help with the diagnosis.
A Doppler ultrasound is a diagnostic test used to check the circulation in the large veins in the legs.
Ascendingphlebographyis used to check for DVT, while descending phlebography is used to examine your deep vein valves.
These tests also help your healthcare provider decide which course of treatment is best for you.
Your healthcare provider will create a treatment plan to treat your venous insufficiency.
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