Tired, heavy legs? That discomfort could be more than just a long day—it might be one of the first signs of venous insufficiency. Catching it early can stop your symptoms and safeguard your vascular health.
At South Austin Vein Center, board-certified vascular and interventional radiology and diagnostic radiology specialist Dr. Michael Di Iorio is recognized as a Top Doctor for Austin, TX, by Castle Connolly. He’s passionate about using modern, minimally invasive approaches like radiofrequency ablation, VenaSeal™, and sclerotherapy to manage venous insufficiency without disrupting your life.
It all starts with understanding venous insufficiency and how it happens.
Venous insufficiency happens when the valves in your leg veins stop functioning normally. Your veins have valves that normally close tightly after pushing blood up to your heart for recirculation.
With venous insufficiency, those valves are weak and don’t seal the vein properly. The blood moves back into the leg veins, collecting and pooling there.
Over time, this can cause visible changes and physical discomfort.
Venous insufficiency can affect anyone, but it’s more common among women, people over 55, those who sit or stand for long hours, overweight individuals, and those with a family history of the condition.
Venous insufficiency doesn’t always announce itself right away. Some signs should make you pay attention—especially if they happen regularly or intensify over time.
Watch for these early symptoms:
Many people ignore these issues, thinking it’s part of aging or working on their feet. In reality, early care can make a huge difference in both your comfort and your future vein health.
Catching venous insufficiency early helps avoid complications like varicose veins, skin ulcers, or chronic swelling. If you wait until symptoms are severe, treatment can become more complex.
From simple lifestyle changes to advanced interventional vein treatments, we can act early by creating an evidence-based treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Call South Austin Vein Center at 512-614-1025 to book your consultation if you’re experiencing any symptoms of venous insufficiency. Early evaluation could make all the difference in your long-term comfort and health.
