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If your legs feel heavy, achy, swollen, or tired at the end of the day, you are not alone. Many people dismiss these symptoms as simply part of aging, standing too long, or being busy. However, persistent leg heaviness can sometimes indicate an underlying vascular condition known as venous disease.
Healthy veins carry blood from the legs back to the heart. Tiny valves inside the veins help keep blood flowing upward against gravity. When these valves weaken or become damaged, blood can begin to pool in the legs rather than circulate efficiently.
Symptoms of venous disease may include:
• Leg heaviness
• Aching or throbbing discomfort
• Swelling in the lower legs or ankles
• Restless legs
• Cramping
• Fatigue after standing
• Skin discoloration
• Visible varicose veins
Risk factors include family history, pregnancy, obesity, prolonged standing, aging, and previous blood clots.
Modern treatments are minimally invasive and often performed in outpatient settings with little downtime. Treatment options may include ultrasound-guided evaluation, endovenous ablation, medical adhesive closure, ultrasound-guided foam therapy, and compression therapy.
Patients choose VIC because vascular care is our specialty. VIC offers fellowship-trained vascular surgeons, advanced minimally invasive procedures, rapid appointments, and comprehensive evaluations.
Healthy circulation supports a healthy lifestyle.
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