Tag Archive: poor circulation
Blood Pooling in the Legs: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Care
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 […]
Ask the Doc: Are My Leg Symptoms From Poor Circulation, Nerve Issues, or Vein Disease and How Do You Tell the Difference? With Dr. David Stone
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 experience in everyday life and explains what they may mean medically. In this installment, Dr. David Stone addresses one of the most common and […]
How Holiday Stress Impacts Your Circulation (and What to Do About It)
Between travel, last-minute shopping, full calendars, and financial or family pressures, the holiday season can be as stressful as it is joyful. While most people understand the emotional toll of stress, fewer realize how deeply it can affect the body, especially circulation. Stress triggers physical responses that increase blood pressure, constrict blood vessels, and disrupt healthy […]