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What Causes Heavy Sensation In The Legs?

What could cause the sensation of heaviness of the lower extremities-legs and feet- like having a balloon under the feet to the point of affecting the gait, indeed, the balance of the patient? No swelling, edema, phlebitis or any other inflammation ?BS 185; Rx: Lisinopril, Amlodipine,Thyroxine,Tramadol... Thank you!
posted on Wed, 28 Jun 2017
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Heaviness in legs.
The most likely cause is venous insufficiency.
Can also be peripheral arterial disease.

If I were your treating doctor,I would recommend,
-Visit to vascular surgeon and get investigation done like Colour doppler for blood flow of legs.
-Compression stockings application may help.
-Muscle strengthening exercises of calf with the help of physical therapist.
Avoid standing at one place or keeping the legs immobile for long.
-Sit /sleep with feet side of bed elevated.
-Watch out for signs of ankle oedema,calf pain or ulcer/discolouration around ankle which indicates deep vein thrombosis.Venous insufficiency increases risk of DVT.


Hope this information helps.
Wish you good health.
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What Causes Heavy Sensation In The Legs?

Hello Welcome to health care magic. Heaviness in legs. The most likely cause is venous insufficiency. Can also be peripheral arterial disease. If I were your treating doctor,I would recommend, -Visit to vascular surgeon and get investigation done like Colour doppler for blood flow of legs. -Compression stockings application may help. -Muscle strengthening exercises of calf with the help of physical therapist. Avoid standing at one place or keeping the legs immobile for long. -Sit /sleep with feet side of bed elevated. -Watch out for signs of ankle oedema,calf pain or ulcer/discolouration around ankle which indicates deep vein thrombosis.Venous insufficiency increases risk of DVT. Hope this information helps. Wish you good health.