Gentlemen, the correct spelling of the type of condition you both are discussing is "venous ".
"Venus" refers to the goddess of love and sex.
On second thought -- maybe it is a "Venus insufficiency" you guys are suffering from!
Don't forget: "Spend one night with Venus, and spend the rest of your nights with Mercury! "
Thank you for correcting me... I just know it sounds like venus...
Just for those interesting in this condition, here is a description:
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/venous_insufficiency/hic_venous_insufficiency.aspxVeins are the blood vessels of the body that return blood from the arms, legs, and organs back to the heart. Venous insufficiency is a condition in which the flow of blood through the veins is impaired. Venous insufficiency can be caused by a number of disorders of the veins, particularly deep vein thrombosis (blood clot) or varicose veins.
What are the causes of venous insufficiency?
In healthy veins, there is continuous flow of blood from the limbs back toward the heart. There are valves within the veins of the legs that prevent the backflow of blood. Venous insufficiency occurs when forward flow through the veins is obstructed, as in the case of a blood clot, or if there is backward leakage of blood flow through damaged valves. In many cases of venous insufficiency, patients have both obstruction of forward flow and backward leakage of the veins.
The most common causes of venous insufficiency are previous cases of blood clots and varicose veins. In some cases, weakness of the leg muscles that help squeeze blood forward may also contribute to venous insufficiency.
What are the symptoms of venous insufficiency?
Symptoms of venous insufficiency include:
* Edema (swelling)
* Skin discoloration
* Prominent varicose veins or ropy veins
* Skin ulcers
* Aching, burning, or throbbing sensations in the legs and feet
* Cramping
* Leg weakness
Medications and immobility can also affect the muscles and veins of the legs. Patients should also consider signs and symptoms of venous insufficiency before traveling or having surgery.