Early Signs of Venous Insufficiency

Spider veins can be early signs of ‘venous insufficiency’. As we age, the valves in our legs that help move blood from the legs to the heart weaken and blood pools in the vessels in the legs as a result of gravity. The vessels become engorged and spider veins and varicose veins result.

Usually varicose veins are a cosmetic concern, but when paired with severe venous insufficiency, can cause symptoms and ulcerations that can be very debilitating for patients. Venous insufficiency can also worsen other medical conditions that cause ulcers on the legs, like livedoid vasulopathy.