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Venous Insufficiency : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Thrombophlebitis of a superficial leg vein

Causes Overview Articles

Venous insufficiency
When these valves are damaged, the blood leaks and pools in the legs and feet. The condition may also be caused by a blockage in a vein from a clot(deep vein thrombosis).Chronic venous insufficiency is a long-term condition.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 29, 2008
Venous Insufficiency
The symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency can be subjective and objective. Subjective symptoms include throbbing, cramping, burning sensations, and leg fatigue.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Causes Articles

Deep venous thrombosis
Deep venous thrombosis is a condition in which a blood clot forms in a vein that is deep inside the body.Deep venous thrombosis(DVT) mainly affects the large veins in the lower leg and thigh. The clot can block blood flow.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 27, 2009
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) / Thrombophlebitis
Detailed information on deep vein thrombosis and thrombophlebitis, including causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and full-color anatomical illustrations
Source:StayWell
Understanding Leg Vein Problems
Leg veins carry blood from your feet back to your heart. If a vein is damaged, blood flow back to the heart is reduced. As a result, you may develop vein problems in your legs.
Source:StayWell
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis(DVT) is a blood clot in a major vein, usually in the legs and/or pelvis.Deep vein thrombosis is a common but difficult to detect illness that can be fatal if not treated effectively. According to the American Heart Association...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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