why do my legs hurt when i am walking?
<answer> Chronic venous insufficiency do legs hurt when walking. <context> In people with chronic venous insufficiency, the valves in our veins are damaged and are unable to return blood from the feet and legs back up to the heart. Symptoms usually involve swelling, dermatitis and cellulitis. The legs feel achy and heavy accompanied by a tight bursting-type pain when walking. Treatment includes posturing techniques to improve blood flow, vein-pumping leg exercises, and compression stockings. Surgical treatment is reserved for the most serious cases.