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Leg discomfort at the end of a long day might not seem like a reason to see a specialist. Most people chalk it up to aging, a challenging workout or too many hours on their feet. The reality is that persistent leg symptoms often point to a circulatory condition called chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), where damaged valves in the leg veins allow blood to flow backward and pool in the lower extremities. This condition is also called venous reflux.

Whether you spend your workday behind a desk or on your feet in a retail store, operating room or classroom, your occupation plays a measurable role in your vein health. Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) affects tens of millions of adults in the United States, and prolonged occupational sitting or standing is one of its most common risk factors. 

Most people who notice varicose veins or spider veins on their legs assume they're dealing with a cosmetic issue. They might not love the way their legs look, but they figure the problem is harmless. This assumption leads millions of Americans to delay evaluation for years, sometimes decades, while a progressive circulatory condition quietly worsens beneath the surface. As a cardiovascular surgeon with over 30 years of experience who now focuses exclusively on vein care in Canton, GA, Dr. Louis Prevosti routinely treats patients who wish they had sought help sooner. The visible veins that prompted their initial concern were only the surface signs of a deeper problem: chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). This condition carries real medical consequences when left untreated.

If your legs feel increasingly heavy, achy or tired by the end of each day, the problem might lie in routines you've never questioned. Many people unknowingly worsen their leg discomfort through habits that seem harmless but gradually strain the venous system. Dr. Louis Prevosti has observed these patterns throughout his 30 years of cardiovascular experience and 15 years focusing exclusively on vein disorders at Prevosti Vein Center in Canton.

Spider veins often prompt people to ask whether they're dealing with a simple cosmetic issue or something that requires medical attention.