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What Causes Painful And Swollen Legs?

I have lots of swelling in my legs from my knee down I stand 8 to 10 hrs a day my pain in legs are very painful. I have to see a vascular doctor next week. What could going on I take a fluid pill every other day 40 mg Should I file for disability Its hard to stand I ask to leave work early but they said I couldn t.
Tue, 23 Jun 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns.

It's leg swelling due to pooling of blood in the dependant parts of body (legs) due to the effect of gravity. Some drugs e.g antihypertensives like Norvasc also causes leg swelling. But you case is due to standing and pooling of blood.

It may also sometimes present as tortuous veins due to loss of competency of leg vein muscles.

I don't think it falls in category of disability to be filed for benefits or relief from work.


Hope I answered all of your questions. In future, if you need further, detailed and quick assistance on any health issue, feel free to click on 'Ask me a question' directly from my profile. Have a wonderful time ahead.
Regards!
DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF
USA
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What Causes Painful And Swollen Legs?

Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns. It s leg swelling due to pooling of blood in the dependant parts of body (legs) due to the effect of gravity. Some drugs e.g antihypertensives like Norvasc also causes leg swelling. But you case is due to standing and pooling of blood. It may also sometimes present as tortuous veins due to loss of competency of leg vein muscles. I don t think it falls in category of disability to be filed for benefits or relief from work. Hope I answered all of your questions. In future, if you need further, detailed and quick assistance on any health issue, feel free to click on Ask me a question directly from my profile. Have a wonderful time ahead. Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF USA