Can Deep Vein Insufficiency be treated?

If so, which options are available? Success rate? If not treatable, what options aside from compression stockings are available? Most superficial veins have been closed yet I still have pain/burning in both legs and cannot sit or stand for long.

Answers from doctors (4)


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Oct 02, 2017

Deep vein insufficiency is not curable at this time, just controllable with compression hose, exercise, weight loss, healthy diet and adequate hydration. In some people we recommend a low dose aspirin daily. I am always cautious about explaining to my patients that not all symptoms (pain, burning, swelling) may be directly caused by vein reflux. I proceed with caution, perhaps only treating one vein and taking some time to see the response. There has been some research into replacing valves in the deep veins but nothing is available right now.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Deep vein insufficiency is not curable at this time, just controllable with compression hose, exercise, weight loss, healthy diet and adequate hydration. In some people we recommend a low dose aspirin daily. I am always cautious about explaining to my patients that not all symptoms (pain, burning, swelling) may be directly caused by vein reflux. I proceed with caution, perhaps only treating one vein and taking some time to see the response. There has been some research into replacing valves in the deep veins but nothing is available right now.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Jun 03, 2012

Deep venous insufficiency is usually treated symptomatically with compression stockings, leg elevation, leg exercise, lymphedema massage if there is swelling and compression pumps. Unfortunately, the surgical treatment is difficult and has very poor long term results. I would also recommend evaluation of both your arterial leg flow and your back to make sure that these are not a source of your problem.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Deep venous insufficiency is usually treated symptomatically with compression stockings, leg elevation, leg exercise, lymphedema massage if there is swelling and compression pumps. Unfortunately, the surgical treatment is difficult and has very poor long term results. I would also recommend evaluation of both your arterial leg flow and your back to make sure that these are not a source of your problem.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Jan 10, 2012

Only with compression hose.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

Only with compression hose.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Jan 10, 2012

Most of the treatments are for very severe cases and are worse than the disease. Extensive operations.
Stockings are the mainstay of treatment for most cases.

Michael D. Ingegno MD

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Most of the treatments are for very severe cases and are worse than the disease. Extensive operations.
Stockings are the mainstay of treatment for most cases.

Michael D. Ingegno MD

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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