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Listen to Your Legs: Knowing When to See a Vein Specialist

Our legs are remarkable in their ability to carry us through life, but sometimes they signal when they need extra attention. If you’re experiencing leg swelling, aching, heaviness, skin itching, wounds ne…

What are the Long Term Complications of a DVT?

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition that can cause a range of complications, including post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS). PTS is a collection of symptoms such as pain, chronic swelling, ache, heavine…

What Causes Leg DVT Pain?

Pain and swelling are two of the first symptoms people notice when they develop a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in the leg. DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein located deep inside the body, usually in th…

Caring for the Moderate to Severely Swollen Leg

Leg swelling can be scary and anxiety-provoking when its new, then annoying and uncomfortable when its been going on for a while. There is a variety of causes for swollen legs, but luckily there are also severa…

Why Varicose Veins are More Painful in the Summer

More than 23% of all adult individuals in the U.S. are impacted by venous disease. If you’re one of these people, you may wonder why you experience more painful leg veins in the summertime than in other months…

Is Leg Swelling a Sign of Something Serious?

Leg swelling is a common complaint. It can absolutely be a serious sign – and even when its not, leg swelling can often benefit from treatment. Leg swelling can occur in one leg or both. It can be equal,…