Home Blog BLOG Similarities and Differences between Spider and Varicose veins Varicose veins are a very common condition, affecting up to 3 in 10 adults. [1] Given how common varicose veins are, here is some pertinent information about them and their common variation - Spider veins. [2] Science Oct 28th 2022 DETAILS What is Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) and how to treat it? Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a frequently occurring but underdiagnosed cause of leg pain and swelling, causing people to learn to live with all kinds of pains and cramps, heaviness and even a burning sensation in their legs as they go about their days. It is frequently associated with varicose veins. It is so common that by age 50, 40%1 of women and 1 in 5 men have significant leg vein problems. Science Jul 25th 2022 DETAILS