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What Does Persistent Swollen Legs Suggest?
Hi why do you think I am getting swollen legs ? I stand for a full 10 / 12 hour shift in work ..... I work in a factory. last week I was on holiday in a country that was 35c very hot and my ankles& feet were huge swollen, I am roughly 5ft 5 & roughly 14stone
Mon, 25 May 2015
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Your swollen legs are most likely due to varicose veins due to prolonged standing (10-12 hours) in workplace causing venous incompetence and consequent venous stasis in legs.Get yourself checked for varicose veins in the lower limbs.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Your swollen legs are most likely due to varicose veins due to prolonged standing (10-12 hours) in workplace causing venous incompetence and consequent venous stasis in legs.Get yourself checked for varicose veins in the lower limbs.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
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