Tag Archive: leg swelling

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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January 14, 2026

Feeling Better, Looking Better, and Moving With Confidence Again

United Vein & Vascular Centers

For Robert G., large, bulging varicose veins in his legs had become increasingly hard to ignore. Over time, the veins continued to worsen, causing discomfort and making his legs feel heavy and tired. The visible appearance of his legs also began to affect how comfortable he felt day to day. As the symptoms progressed, it […]

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Yasmin, a patient at United Vein & Vascular Centers of Downers Grove, after vein treatment
January 14, 2026

Regaining Comfort, Confidence, and an Active Lifestyle

United Vein & Vascular Centers

For Yasmin K., leg pain and swelling had gradually become part of everyday life. Discomfort in her legs affected her flexibility and made daily movement feel more difficult than it should have been. Like many patients, she believed the symptoms were simply related to aging or something like arthritis, and not necessarily a medical issue […]

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Person relaxing on a long winter car trip, preventing leg swelling with elevated feet
December 3, 2025

How to Prevent Leg Swelling During Long Holiday Trips

United Vein & Vascular Centers

The holiday season often means catching flights, sitting in traffic, or spending hours on trains or buses to see loved ones. But while the holidays should be a time for comfort and connection, they often come with an unexpected side effect: leg swelling. When you’re sitting still for long periods, blood flow in the lower […]

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