A member asked:

Aside from legs, can venous insufficiency also affect the rest of your body? like your arms, neck, or back (that's where pain also shows up & pain meds aren't helping. tried many first line treatments also. now considering going down the vein route?

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Venous insufficiency primarily affects the lower extremities as the blood has to go up to the heart against gravity. Not so in the rest of the body- so it is very rare. Pl do not self diagnose it as a cause of your pain as there are many more other reasons which are commoner. Suggest consult an academic center. Wish you relief

Answered 8/13/2023

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