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Heart, front view

Venous insufficiency

Chronic venous insufficiency

• Swelling of the legs  
• Dull aching, heaviness, or cramping in legs
• Pain gets worse when standing
• Pain better when raising the legs

Persons with chronic venous insufficiency may also have:

• Skin color changes around the ankles
• Redness of legs and ankles
• Thickening of the skin on legs and ankles
• Ulcers on the legs and ankles

Review Date: 05/24/2006
Reviewed By: Charlotte Grayson, MD, Private Practice specializing in Internal Medicine, Smyrna, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.