Which term means inadequate venous return due to vein blockage or valve leakage?

• A. Colitis
• B. Enteritis
• C. Diurectic
• D. Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Answer: (D)

Inadequate venous return caused by vein blockage or valve leakage is described by chronic venous insufficiency. The term combines venous (veins) with insufficiency (not enough return to the heart), and “chronic” indicates a long-standing problem. When vein valves fail to close properly (valvular incompetence) or when veins are blocked, blood pools and return to the heart is hindered, matching the description given. This condition can lead to symptoms like swelling, heaviness, and skin changes over time. The other terms refer to different parts of the body or to a medication, not to a venous return problem.