Tag Archives: Venous

Main Symptoms of Venous Disease

Venous disease covers any problem that keeps veins from sending blood back to the heart. Think traffic jams in the return lane—stretching veins, slow flow, and sudden roadblocks. Heavy, achy legs lead the pack. They feel like wet sandbags by evening or after long standing. Visible varicose veins pop next. Blue, ropey cords bulge when you stand and shrink when you lie down. Ankle swelling shows up daily. Socks leave deep grooves that take minutes to fade. Itching or burning crops up over veins. Scratching doesn’t help and can leave dark brown patches. Night cramps or restless legs strike in... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Venous Embolism

Venous embolism means a clot that forms in a vein, then breaks off and floats to the lung (pulmonary embolism) or blocks a vein elsewhere. It usually starts in the legs, so leg clues are the first red flag. Sudden calf pain is the headline. It feels like a deep cramp or “charley horse” that doesn’t ease with stretching. One-sided swelling shows up fast. The ankle or lower leg puffs, and socks leave a tight groove on that leg only. Warmth and redness appear. Skin over the vein feels hot and looks pink or purplish, like a localized sunburn. Heavy,... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Lower-Limb Venous Thrombosis

A blood clot in a leg vein can sit like a plug or break off and travel. Early signs are easy to brush off as a muscle pull, so knowing the pattern matters. Calf pain is the first red flag. It feels like a deep cramp or tight muscle that doesn’t ease with stretching or massage. Swelling shows up next. The ankle or whole lower leg puffs, often only on one side, so socks leave a tight groove. Warmth and redness appear. The skin over the vein feels hot and looks pink or purplish, like a localized sunburn. Heaviness and... Learn more