One is swelling in the legs whether or not you’re wearing socks. If this occurs, you should let your doctor know.This is also true if you notice hyperpigmentation near the ankles; large varicose veins; or heaviness, aching or fatigue in the legs after standing that gets better when you elevate your legs, Teter added. These can be signs that there are problems with the veins. “Those problems are usually not dangerous problems. However, we treat the veins when they’re causing significant symptoms for patients,” Teter said.
