Chronic venous insufficiency starts quietly, then adds pressure to daily life as blood struggles to move up through the leg veins. Valves that should keep the flow moving upward weaken, and blood begins to pool. Early signs may look minor, yet the issue can keep progressing. Heaviness, swelling, bulging veins, skin irritation, and slower healing often appear in stages rather than all at once. Age, pregnancy, long hours sitting or standing, and extra body weight can add strain.



