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Chronic Venous Insufficiency (Risk Factors (Varicose veins or a family…
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Risk Factors
Varicose veins or a family history of varicose veins
Obesity
Deep vein thrombosis
Smoking
Extended periods of standing or sitting
Female
Over 50 years old
Signs/Symptoms
Swelling of the legs
Irritated or cracked skin if it is scratched
Varicose veins on the surface
Wound or ulcer that is slow or hard to heal on the legs or ankles
Swelling of the legs
Diagnostics
Duplex ultrasound of the leg
To check blood flow in the veins
Rule out blood clot
Treatments
Loose weight if obese
Exercise regularly
Invasive Treatments
Sclerotherapy
Phlebectomy
Varicose vein stripping