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[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/veininstitutenj) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/veininstituteofnj/) ![pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TheCardiovascularCareGroup_October2017/Images/pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg?width=960&name=pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg "pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg") # Vein Institute of NJ - Helpful Articles Search… Search Google ## Page: 1 [2](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vein-conditions/page/2) … [14](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vein-conditions/page/14) [![Doctor giving a patient a leg treatment](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1143840044.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/understanding-lymphedema-and-lipedema) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/understanding-lymphedema-and-lipedema) ## [Understanding Lymphedema and Lipedema](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/understanding-lymphedema-and-lipedema) - by [Elizabeth Coll, DNP, APN, RVT](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/elizabeth-coll-dnp-apn-rvt) - [September 11th, 2026](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/understanding-lymphedema-and-lipedema) 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 accurate diagnosis to guide care. [![Woman feeling leg pain on stairs](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-2257726725.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/5-signs-you-shouldnt-ignore-leg-pain-while-walking) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/5-signs-you-shouldnt-ignore-leg-pain-while-walking) ## [5 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore Leg Pain While Walking](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/5-signs-you-shouldnt-ignore-leg-pain-while-walking) - by [Scott Sundick, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/scott-sundick-md-facs-1) - [September 11th, 2026](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/5-signs-you-shouldnt-ignore-leg-pain-while-walking) A long walk or challenging workout can leave your legs feeling tired. But recurring leg pain during ordinary activities, such as walking through a store, climbing stairs or reaching the end of the block, may be a sign of something more serious. [![Book cover with Venous Thromboembolism on its cover](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-886487762.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/venous-thromboembolism-vte-understanding-dvt-pulmonary-embolism-treatment) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/venous-thromboembolism-vte-understanding-dvt-pulmonary-embolism-treatment) ## [Venous Thromboembolism (VTE): Understanding DVT, Pulmonary Embolism & Treatment](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/venous-thromboembolism-vte-understanding-dvt-pulmonary-embolism-treatment) - by [Dr. Neil Poulsen, MD](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-neil-poulsen) - [June 16th, 2026](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/venous-thromboembolism-vte-understanding-dvt-pulmonary-embolism-treatment) 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 conditions are directly connected and represent different stages of the same\[…\] [![The woman's calf muscle cramped, massage of female leg in home interior, painful area highlighted in red](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1331053877.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/everyday-leg-swelling-normal-fatigue-or-a-vein-warning-sign) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/everyday-leg-swelling-normal-fatigue-or-a-vein-warning-sign) ## [Everyday Leg Swelling: Normal Fatigue or a Vein Warning Sign?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/everyday-leg-swelling-normal-fatigue-or-a-vein-warning-sign) - by [Dr. Kunal Vani, DO, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-kunal-vani) - [April 2nd, 2026](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/everyday-leg-swelling-normal-fatigue-or-a-vein-warning-sign) 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. [![Elderly woman having Calf pain for concepts of Calf Muscle Strain, muscle pull, Leg Cramp, Sprain, aches, Varicose Veins, Deep Vein, world Thrombosis day, Senior Health care and medical treatment](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-2222556187.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/blood-clots-and-vein-disease-whats-the-connection) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/blood-clots-and-vein-disease-whats-the-connection) ## [Blood Clots and Vein Disease: What’s the Connection?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/blood-clots-and-vein-disease-whats-the-connection) - by [Dr. Andrew Cha, DO, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-andrew-cha) - [March 20th, 2026](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/blood-clots-and-vein-disease-whats-the-connection) Many people associate vein disease with cosmetic concerns like spider veins or bulging varicose veins. Others think of blood clots as a completely separate and far more serious medical issue. [![Elderly woman having Calf pain for concepts of Calf Muscle Strain, muscle pull, Leg Cramp, Sprain, aches, Varicose Veins, Deep Vein, world Thrombosis day, Senior Health care and medical treatment](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-2242108868.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-do-i-tell-if-my-leg-issues-are-from-sporting-activities-or-venous-insufficiency) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-do-i-tell-if-my-leg-issues-are-from-sporting-activities-or-venous-insufficiency) ## [How Do I Tell If My Leg Issues Are From Sporting Activities or Venous Insufficiency?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-do-i-tell-if-my-leg-issues-are-from-sporting-activities-or-venous-insufficiency) - by [Dr. Scott Sundick, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/scott-sundick-md-facs) - [February 4th, 2026](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-do-i-tell-if-my-leg-issues-are-from-sporting-activities-or-venous-insufficiency) If you’re active, whether you run, cycle, play tennis, lift weights, or simply enjoy regular walks, you’ve likely experienced some form of leg discomfort. Aches, heaviness, swelling, or cramps often get brushed off as“just part of working out.” ## Page: 1 [2](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vein-conditions/page/2) … [14](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vein-conditions/page/14) ### CATEGORIES - [Arteries (61)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/arteries) - [Health/Exercise (31)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/health-exercise) - [Spider Veins (40)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/spider-veins) - [Travel (5)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/travel) - [Varicose Veins (56)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/varicose-veins) - [Vascular Doctors/Staff (58)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vascular-doctors-staff) - [Vascular Health (8)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vascular-health) - [Vein Conditions (82)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vein-conditions) - [Vein Treatments (91)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vein-treatments) ### Subscribe to VINJ Health News ### RECENT ARTICLES Our “Top Doctor” rated, experienced and renowned faculty of Vascular specialists with 24/7 patient coverage, are all personally interested in your care. 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