The "HEALTHIEST PERSON EVER" HAS 'CHRONIC VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY - Kulinski

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Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is a long-term condition where the veins in your legs can’t efficiently return blood back to the heart. It happens when the valves in the leg veins become weak or damaged, allowing blood to pool in the legs instead of flowing upward.

What causes it?
• Damaged valves inside the leg veins (often due to aging or blood clots)
• Varicose veins
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) – a past or current blood clot in a deep vein
• Obesity
• Prolonged standing or sitting
• Pregnancy

Symptoms:
• Swelling in the lower legs and ankles, especially after standing
• Aching, cramping, or heaviness in the legs
• Itchy or leathery skin on the legs
• Varicose veins
• Skin discoloration (brownish or reddish)
• Ulcers (especially around the ankles)

Why it matters:

CVI isn’t just cosmetic. If untreated, it can lead to painful ulcers, skin infections, and progressive damage to skin and tissue.

Treatment options:
• Compression stockings to help push blood back toward the heart
• Leg elevation
• Exercise
• Weight loss
• Medications
• In more serious cases, sclerotherapy, laser therapy, or surgical vein repair/removal