Condition

Leg Swelling.

Persistent swelling can point to venous or lymphatic problems.

Persistent leg swelling (edema) is one of the most common signs of vein disease, but it can also point to lymphatic, cardiac, or kidney causes. A specialist can quickly distinguish venous swelling from other causes with an exam and ultrasound.

Common symptoms
  • Swelling that worsens through the day
  • Sock-line indentations
  • Heavy, tight feeling
  • Improvement with elevation
  • One leg larger than the other
What causes it
  • Venous reflux
  • Prior DVT
  • Lymphedema
  • Heart, kidney, or liver conditions
  • Medications
Treatment options
  • Treatment of underlying venous reflux
  • Compression therapy
  • Lymphatic drainage techniques
  • Coordinated care for systemic causes
When to see a specialist

Sudden one-sided swelling—especially with pain or warmth—needs urgent evaluation to rule out DVT. Chronic swelling deserves a vein workup.

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Related conditions

Keep learning.

01

Varicose Veins

Twisted, enlarged veins—often a sign of underlying venous reflux.

02

Spider Veins

Small, web-like surface veins. Usually cosmetic, sometimes more.

03

Venous Insufficiency

When valves stop working, blood pools in the legs.

04

Venous Ulcers

Slow-healing wounds tied to long-term vein disease.

05

Leg Pain & Heaviness

That tired, aching feeling at the end of the day.