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Does Standing Too Long Cause Numbness In The Legs?

I retired in 2016 as a Buyer for a large corporation. I recently (3 weeks ago) took a job in a grocery store bakery. Lately, like in the past week, I ve noticed my left leg gets cold, then numb, like it s not there. Also, I have a pain in my left foot. I do stand a lot on concrete floors and bought safety shoes (skid-proof). Is this caused by my standing too long ?
Wed, 5 Sep 2018
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Hi,

Prolonged standing can cause numbness due to reduced blood supply to your lower limbs.

Nothing much to worry and no definite treatment is required.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Does Standing Too Long Cause Numbness In The Legs?

Hi, Prolonged standing can cause numbness due to reduced blood supply to your lower limbs. Nothing much to worry and no definite treatment is required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.