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Hello Houston! Texas Vein & Wellness Institute is now part of the UVVC family.
United Vein & Vascular is pleased to announce the acquisition of Texas Vein & Wellness Institute (TXVWI ), Houston’s leading provider of vein and vascular treatments. This exciting partnership allows us to offer our patients the same exceptional vein and vascular care through even more locations throughout the country. United Vein & Vascular Centers boasts […]
Frequent Leg & Foot Sores: What You Need to Know
If you have been experiencing frequent sores on your legs or feet that do not heal easily, you may have an underlying condition. These sores can often be mistaken for diabetes, but they can also be a sign of an artery or vein disease. The experts at United Vein & Vascular Centers can help provide […]
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS): Symptoms & Treatments
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes you to move your legs constantly. While this condition is often attributed to neurological disorders or iron deficiencies, restless leg syndrome can also be related to vein disease. What Is Restless Leg Syndrome? Specifically, restless leg syndrome is a brain, nerve or vein-related condition where uncomfortable […]
Leg Pain and Swelling
What Causes Leg Pain and Swelling? Over time, our veins can start to deteriorate after working hard to keep us moving. You might be starting to feel some aches and pains in your legs, and a common cause of leg pain and swelling is vein disease. Here are some of the most common forms of […]
Burning or Aching in Legs
Burning legs and feet can lead to severe discomfort and even affect your usual daily routine. Besides the burning or aching, you might feel a pins and needles sensation in your leg that comes and goes. Solutions such as stretching, getting up to walk or massaging it for relief may help temporarily but may not […]
Weak or Numb Legs
It can be concerning when you experience any form of weakness or numbness in your legs. Like any unusual or unexpected bodily changes, your first instinct may be to find the cause. Sometimes, something as simple as sitting in an awkward position for too long can cause pins and needles, leading to weakness or numbness […]
Muscle Cramps in Legs
A muscle cramp in your leg might be due to poor blood circulation caused by chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) or peripheral artery disease (PAD). While CVI affects your veins and PAD affects your arteries, both conditions can cause severe muscle cramping and spasms in your legs. United Vein & Vascular Centers offers an array of treatment options to minimize […]
Slow or Weak Pulse in Legs
A weak pulse in your leg is a sign of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Together with other PAD symptoms like leg pain, leg weakness and numbness, this condition can cause significant discomfort and severe health risks. PAD symptoms do not have to slow you down. United Vein & Vascular Centers is on a mission to […]
Shiny, Cracked or Discolored Skin
If you struggle with discoloration in your legs or notice that your skin is shiny or cracked, it might be because of peripheral artery disease (PAD) or chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). These conditions affect the blood flow in your legs, which can result in skin appearance changes. United Vein & Vascular Centers can address these symptoms with an array of […]
Cold & Numb Legs: Understanding Why
If your legs feel numb and cold, it might be a sign of peripheral artery disease (PAD). While healthy lifestyle changes, like increased exercise, a wholesome diet and quitting smoking, can help with your condition, a physician can help you experience faster and more effective relief from numb and cold sensations in your legs. United Vein & […]