Tag Archive: vein disease

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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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LOAN LAM, D.P.M.
December 22, 2025

Ask the Doc: Why Lower Leg Wounds Heal Slowly? With Dr. Loan Lam

LOAN LAM, D.P.M.

Welcome to Ask the Doc, a new educational series from United Vein & Vascular Centers designed to bring clarity, confidence, and medically grounded answers to the vein-health questions patients ask most. Each week, a UVVC physician will break down essential topics surrounding vein and vascular care, what symptoms matter, when to seek help, and how […]

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