Diabetes, arthritis and other conditions
GuideChronic venous insufficiencyChronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is when leg vein valves stop working, so blood pools in the legs. Checked compression stockings are often the first step, alongside regular walking and calf movement.GuideDeep vein thrombosis (DVT)A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a clot that forms in one of the deep veins, most often in the leg. Symptoms alone cannot reliably rule a DVT in or out, so diagnosis relies on a probability score, a D-dimer test and ultrasound imaging. Most people are treated with blood-thinning tablets and are encouraged to stay gently active.