07/21/2025
Recent News Highlights Chronic Venous Insufficiency Awareness
A recent public health update involving a high-profile individual in the White House has brought renewed attention to a condition that affects millions: Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI).
Since the news, we’ve received many questions here at Saint John Vein Clinic:
“I didn’t realize this was a real condition.”
“Is it serious?”
“Could I have it too?”
And honestly, those are the right questions to ask—because millions of people live with this condition without realizing it.
WHAT IS CHRONIC VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY?
🩸Chronic Venous Insufficiency is a condition where the veins in your legs can no longer effectively return blood to your heart. Over time, this causes blood to pool in your legs, leading to a wide range of symptoms.
WE LIKE TO EXPLAIN IT WITH A SIMPLE ILLUSTRATION:
Imagine the pipes in your house slowly losing pressure and failing to drain properly. Eventually, water starts backing up. CVI works the same way—except it’s blood pooling in your legs instead of water in your sink.
The condition can be silent in the early stages, which is why it’s often ignored or misdiagnosed.
COMMON SYMPTOMS OF CVI
Unlike more dramatic medical emergencies, CVI develops gradually. It may look or feel like:
🦵 Leg swelling
🔥 Pain, heaviness, or throbbing
🕷️ Spider veins or varicose veins
😫 Tired or restless legs
🌡️ Skin changes (itching, rash, or darkened skin)
🩹 Wounds or ulcers that don’t heal easily
💤 Numbness or tingling
Because these symptoms build over time, they’re often mistaken for aging, poor circulation, or even skin issues like eczema or dermatitis.
And if varicose veins are visible, they’re often dismissed as “just cosmetic.” But in most cases, CVI is the hidden cause of varicose veins—and that means treatment should be taken seriously.
WHAT CAUSES IT?
✔️CVI can be triggered or worsened by:
✔️Pregnancy
✔️Aging
✔️Obesity
✔️Long hours of standing or sitting
✔️Past leg injuries or surgeries
✔️Blood clots (DVT)
✔️Family history of vein problems
HOW IS IT DIAGNOSED?
At Saint John Vein Clinic, we use a simple, painless ultrasound scan to check how your veins are functioning. It’s quick, non-invasive, and gives us a clear view of what’s happening beneath the surface.
CAN IT BE TREATED?
Yes—and the sooner, the better.
Treatment may include:
✔️ Medical-grade compression socks
✔️ Vein-preserving procedures
✔️ Minimally invasive techniques to close or remove faulty veins
✔️ Lifestyle guidance to improve circulation
✔️ Skincare and wound care if symptoms are advanced
We’re proud to say that Dr. Omotoso and the Saint John Vein Clinic team have been at the forefront of educating the public about CVI—helping people catch it early, manage symptoms, and avoid long-term complications.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP: ASSESS YOUR LEG SYMPTOMS TODAY
If you’ve been noticing swelling, aching, or visible veins in your legs—or even unusual skin changes or chronic itching—it’s worth getting checked.
Click here to take our Free Leg Health Self-Assessment:
👉 https://www.saintjohnveinclinic.com/patient-resources
Let it be a reminder: this is more common than people realize, and treatable if caught early.
Don’t wait for your legs to demand your attention.
Let us help you take the next step—literally.
Saint John Vein Clinic
"your trusted partner in leg health and vascular care"
