Understanding Chronic Venous Insufficiency Chronic venous insufficiency is a condition that affects the way blood flows through your veins. It arises when the veins in the legs are unable to efficiently return blood back to the heart, leading to a series of symptoms that can impact one’s quality of life. Typically, this condition occurs because the valves in the veins, responsible for ensuring unidirectional blood flow, become weakened or damaged. Symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency can include swelling, pain, and the sensation of heaviness in the legs. In more severe…