How does chronic venous insufficiency affect different parts of the body?

How does chronic venous insufficiency affect different parts of the body? If you have chronic venous insufficiency the valves don't work like they should and some of the blood may go back down into your legs. That causes blood to pool or collect in the veins. Over time chronic venous insufficiency can cause pain, swelling and skin changes to your legs. Chronic venous insufficiency can also cause chronic venous hypertension and this is a condition that's characterized by high blood pressure in the veins in the legs. Clots or other blockages in the veins can also lead to this condition.