Heart & Cardiovascular Conditions
Compression of vein
Moderate
ICD-10: I87 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: नस दबना · தமிழ்: நரம்பு அழுத்தம் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ರಕ್ತನಾಳ ಸಂಕುಚನ · తెలుగు: సిర కుదింపు · বাংলা: শিরা সংকোচন · मराठी: शिरा दाबणे · ગુજરાતી: નસ દબાવું
About this condition
Vein compression occurs when a vein is squeezed or pressed by surrounding tissues, organs, or other structures, restricting normal blood flow back to the heart. This can happen due to prolonged sitting, tight clothing, tumors, or anatomical abnormalities. Symptoms often include swelling, pain, and skin discoloration in the affected area, and treatment depends on the underlying cause and severity.
Common symptoms
leg swelling
pain in affected area
discoloration of skin
heaviness in limbs
varicose veins
leg fatigue
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours if symptoms are severe
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | नस दबना · शिरा संकुचन · नसों में दबाव · नस में रुकावट |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | நரம்பு அழுத்தம் · நாளம் சுருக்கம் · நரம்பு தடை · நாள நசுக்கம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ರಕ್ತನಾಳ ಸಂಕುಚನ · ನರ ಒತ್ತಡ · ರಕ್ತನಾಳ ತಡೆ · ನಾಳದ ಸಂಕೋಚನ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | సిర కుదింపు · రక్తనాళము ఒత్తిడి · సిర అడ్డుపడుట · నాళము సంకోచము |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | শিরা সংকোচন · শিরায় চাপ · শিরা বাধা · রক্তনালী সংকুচিত |
| Marathi (मराठी) | शिरा दाबणे · नस दाबणे · शिरा संकोचन · रक्तवाहिनी दाब |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | નસ દબાવું · શિરા સંકોચન · નસમાં દબાણ · રક્તવાહિની દબાણ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Compression of vein?
leg swelling, pain in affected area, discoloration of skin, heaviness in limbs, varicose veins, leg fatigue.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours if symptoms are severe
Is Compression of vein common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Compression of vein?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 24 hours if symptoms are severe.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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