Signs and Symptoms of Chronic Venous Insufficiency
In most cases, venous insufficiency tends to cause mild symptoms. Common signs of this condition may include:
– Itchy skin
– Painful, involuntary spasms or cramps in the leg
– Fatigue and pain in the affected legs
– Swollen and heavy legs
– Hard, darkened, or leathery-looking skin around the affected legs
– Restless legs syndrome, characterized by a strong urge to move the legs
– Varicose veins, which cause bluish, visible, twisted, and enlarged veins on the skin surface
In advanced stages, chronic venous insufficiency may lead to more serious symptoms. [2]
