Tag: vein disease

Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Why Your Legs Swell, Hurt, and Change Color

Chronic venous insufficiency makes it tough for leg veins to pump blood back to the heart. It brings swelling, aches, skin changes, and sometimes stubborn ulcers, especially in those with poor vein valves or past blood clots. Lifestyle tweaks and medical treatment help, but catching it early matters for better health.