Tag Archive: swollen legs

Woman holding her lower leg due to heaviness and poor circulation
February 18, 2026

Blood Pooling in the Legs: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Care

United Vein & Vascular Centers®

If your legs feel heavy, swollen, or tight at the end of the day, you may be experiencing blood pooling or poor circulation in the legs. Many people describe this sensation as pressure, fullness, or aching that becomes more noticeable after long periods of standing or sitting. Symptoms may improve temporarily with rest or leg […]

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ARTHUR JAMES, M.D.
February 2, 2026

Ask the Doc: What Are the Warning Signs Your Varicose Veins Are Getting Worse and When Treatment Is Needed? With Dr. Arthur James

ARTHUR JAMES, M.D.

Welcome back to Ask the Doc, an educational series from United Vein & Vascular Centers designed to provide clear, physician-led answers to common questions about vein and vascular health. Each week, a UVVC physician breaks down symptoms patients often notice and explains what they may mean medically. In this installment, Dr. Arthur James addresses an […]

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KEVIN PETERMANN, M.D.
January 26, 2026

Ask the Doc: Why Are My Legs Swollen and Cold? With Dr. Kevin Petermann

KEVIN PETERMANN, M.D.

Welcome back to Ask the Doc, an educational series from United Vein & Vascular Centers designed to provide clear, physician-led answers to common questions about vein and vascular health. Each week, a UVVC physician breaks down symptoms patients notice in everyday life and explains what they may mean medically. In this installment, Dr. Kevin Petermann […]

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