What is venous stasis?

Answer by  malpoa (363)

Venous stasis refers to a situation where the veins in the legs are unable to take blood back to heart due to injuries caused to veins.

Answer by  vineetha20 (120)

Venous statsis is a condition in which flow of blood in the veins becomes very slow,usually in the legs. Such a person will be more prone to blood clots due to long periods of immobility of blood flow.

Answer by  patti (29325)

Venous stasis is a condition in which blood does not flow well through the veins. It is particularly common in the legs. The formation of blood clots is a concern. It is a physician's responsiblity to make sure that a patient understand the diagnosis and necessary care.

Answer by  serena (79)

Bacically venous stasis means that the blood flow in the body is slowed down which could be due to hypercoagulability of blood that is blood is more viscous. This could lead to thrombosis (clots) anywhere in the body. Bacically anticoagulants could be given. If the patient is on bed then bilateral stalkings could be put.

Answer by  JJP (360)

Venous stasis is a loss of function of the veins in the legs that carry blood back to the heart. It can cause several other health concerns in the body. Venous stasis will cause swelling in the feet and legs. The most common solutions for this is rest, elevation and using compression stockings to help with blood flow.

Answer by  reddeb96701 (494)

it means the veins in his legs do not function correctly. This can lead to blood clots and other problems.