Venous stasis is a loss of proper function in the leg veins that normally carry blood back toward the heart.

Causes
Venous stasis may occur after there is an injury to the veins. The veins in the legs may be varicose, causing them to be enlarged and appear as a cord or a bunch of grapes.

Symptoms
Individuals with venous stasis often complain of a feeling of fullness, aching or tiredness in their legs. These symptoms can become worse with standing.

Treatment
Rest, elevation and compression stockings are the most common forms of treatment.