Why Do My Legs Hurt All The Time?

Venous Insufficiency and Leg Discomfort

The bottom line is, if your legs hurt, you may have underlying venous insufficiency. Venous insufficiency occurs when your leg veins lose their ability to efficiently transport blood back to your heart and lungs. This results in blood pooling in our leg veins, leading to varicose veins and spider veins and, eventually, leg pain. About 30% of patients with venous insufficiency may not see varicose veins or spider veins on the surface of their skin, leaving you wondering why your legs hurt all the time. If your leg discomfort is accompanied by visible spider veins and/or varicose veins, then venous insufficiency is even more likely the underlying cause of your symptoms, making your legs hurt, causing leg swelling, and more.

Another clinical manifestation of venous insufficiency is skin changes in the lower legs and even ulcers. These leg ulcerstypically show up around the ankle region and may be accompanied by symptoms like swelling, tenderness, and itchiness. If not promptly treated, these ulcers may not only be painful but can become infected and lead to long-term complications.

Vein Specialists of the South can provide reliable diagnosis and treatment options to alleviate the leg discomfort and other symptoms caused by venous insufficiency.

Alleviate Leg Discomfort at Vein Specialists of the South

There are several options that can be used in treating venous disease conditions, ranging from conservative care and lifestyle changes to minimally invasive procedures performed right in our office. If your legs hurt all the time, these changes will help.

Conservative Care Options and Our Better Veins for Life Principles

We advise all our patients to incorporate a range of lifestyle changes into their daily routines, emphasizing conservative care. If your legs hurt, we invite you to discover more about these steps by clicking the links below.

1. Compression
2. Leg elevation
3. Healthy weight management
4. Exercise
5. Healthy footwear