Swelling in the legs is common, but its cause is not always easy to identify. Two conditions that are frequently confused are lymphedema and lipedema. Although they can produce similar symptoms, they affect the body differently and require an...

For many people with varicose veins or chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), summer is a mixed blessing. Longer days, vacations, and time spent outdoors are enjoyable—but rising temperatures often bring something less welcome: aching, swollen,...

If you're experiencing leg pain, swelling, varicose veins, or other vein-related symptoms, one of the first questions you may have is whether you'll need an ultrasound. The answer is often yes, and for good reason.

Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious vascular condition that affects hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. While many people have heard the terms Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE), few realize that these...

Your circulatory system works constantly to move blood throughout your body. When it comes to your legs, this process has to work against gravity. Blood must travel upward from the feet and legs back toward the heart.