Leg swelling can be very uncomfortable. Especially during the hot summer months here in Florida. Edema, the technical name for leg swelling, can be caused by many types of diseases and lifestyle decisions. Obesity, medications, pregnancy, venous insufficiency, sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time, and blood clots can all lead to edema. There […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Leg swelling can cause great discomfort and worry to anyone who experiences it. It is a sign that something is not right with your body. Venous insufficiency and varicose veins tend to be the culprits. When the valves inside of your veins become damaged and do not close properly, the result is blood pooling in […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...If you are experiencing leg swelling, also called edema, you may find it uncomfortable and even painful at times. There are many reasons why you have swelling in the legs. Venous insufficiency, obesity, pregnancy, some anti-depressant medications, standing for too long, sitting for too long, an injury to the leg, an infection to the leg, […]
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