I was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency in my left leg and I'm not keen on surgery right now What other treatment options do I have Will I need to wear compression stockings forever or is there a way to reverse this condition

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Chronic venous insufficiency can improve with compression stockings,leg elevation,exercise,and medications like flavonoids;reversal is unlikely without intervention.

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