Swollen legs sitting long

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Why do we get swollen legs sitting amd travelling long distances like more than 10hrs? What is the cause and what is the treatment for the same? Is there anything to be checked?

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Dr. P. Vijayaraghavan Consultant Physician 45 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. P. Vijayaraghavan

Consultant Physician 45 yrs exp Chennai

Common causes of swollen legs while sitting/standing for long duration are poor venous return due to varicose veins or obesity. Low serum albumin level due to impaired liver function to be considered. One needs to keep moving and stretching the legs; otherwise swelling is more likely to occur.

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