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Does Nerve Damage Cause Swelling And Heaviness In The Legs?
can nerve damage cause swelling and heaviness in my legs..i have been told I have vein insufficiency but I have also fallen a few times over the past few years and I don t have the strength in my legs or my hips to get up and my legs always seem to cramp at night and potassium and magnesium is fine just your input please and I am also obese
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Thanks for your query on HCM
"As"per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this -
1)Do take medication as prescribed by your Doctor like [Blood thinners]
2)Use a [Compression stockings] regularly and these stockings are worn on your legs from your feet to about the level of your knees. This pressure helps reduce the chances that your blood will pool and clot. You should wear these stockings during the day for at least three years if possible. Compression stockings can help prevent postphlebitic syndrome.
Do take few preventive steps like this -
1)Try to avoid sitting still. If you have been on bed rest for some reasons, try to get moving as soon as possible. If you're sitting for a while, try not to cross your legs because this can limit blood flow. If you're traveling a long distance by car, stop every hour or so and walk around.If you're on a plane, try to stand or walk occasionally. If you can't do that, at least try to exercise your lower legs. Try raising and lowering your heels while keeping your toes on the floor, then raising your toes while your heels are on the floor.
2)Make lifestyle changes. Lose weight and quit smoking.
3)Get regular exercise. Exercise lowers your risk of blood clots, which is especially important for people who have to sit a lot or travel frequently.
Hope that helps
Thanks for your query on HCM
"As"per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this -
1)Do take medication as prescribed by your Doctor like [Blood thinners]
2)Use a [Compression stockings] regularly and these stockings are worn on your legs from your feet to about the level of your knees. This pressure helps reduce the chances that your blood will pool and clot. You should wear these stockings during the day for at least three years if possible. Compression stockings can help prevent postphlebitic syndrome.
Do take few preventive steps like this -
1)Try to avoid sitting still. If you have been on bed rest for some reasons, try to get moving as soon as possible. If you're sitting for a while, try not to cross your legs because this can limit blood flow. If you're traveling a long distance by car, stop every hour or so and walk around.If you're on a plane, try to stand or walk occasionally. If you can't do that, at least try to exercise your lower legs. Try raising and lowering your heels while keeping your toes on the floor, then raising your toes while your heels are on the floor.
2)Make lifestyle changes. Lose weight and quit smoking.
3)Get regular exercise. Exercise lowers your risk of blood clots, which is especially important for people who have to sit a lot or travel frequently.
Hope that helps
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