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What Causes Heaviness In Legs When Diagnosed With Low Cholesterol Levels?

for the past 4 months my legs have been feeling heavy from the knee down especially at night - i am 52 years of age and am female. I had my heart checked out 2 years ago - everything was fine - my cholesterol is very low and no blocked arteries - my diet is currently very strict with no meat or dairy - I was wondering could I be suffering from a lack of iron - overall very healthy BP yesterday was 124/65
Mon, 13 Jun 2016
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heavy legs down the knees at the end of the day suggest venous return to the heart is effected.you need to consult a qualified physician who will do physical examination and tests like serum creatinine,blood urea,complete blood counts including Hb%,urine routine and ECG.Varicose veins is also to be looked for on your lower limbs if present require compression stockings.based on the results treatment can be suggested.you need to reduce salt ,fat in your diet and do daily 30min walking and also you have to keep your feet elevated when you are sitting infront of TV.every day night you can keep your both feet soaked in luke warm water mixed with common salt for 10 min will improve circulation in you feet.
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What Causes Heaviness In Legs When Diagnosed With Low Cholesterol Levels?

heavy legs down the knees at the end of the day suggest venous return to the heart is effected.you need to consult a qualified physician who will do physical examination and tests like serum creatinine,blood urea,complete blood counts including Hb%,urine routine and ECG.Varicose veins is also to be looked for on your lower limbs if present require compression stockings.based on the results treatment can be suggested.you need to reduce salt ,fat in your diet and do daily 30min walking and also you have to keep your feet elevated when you are sitting infront of TV.every day night you can keep your both feet soaked in luke warm water mixed with common salt for 10 min will improve circulation in you feet.