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  2. Heavy legs - Wikipedia

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    Heavy legs is a condition described as an unpleasant sensation of pain and heaviness in the lower limbs. Symptoms include legs feeling weighted, stiff, and tired. Heavy legs can be caused by a wide-ranging collection of disorders including but not restricted to varicose veins, peripheral artery disease, restless legs syndrome, multiple sclerosis, venous insufficiency.

  3. Edema - Wikipedia

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    The condition is more concerning if it starts suddenly, or pain or shortness of breath is present. [2] Treatment depends on the underlying cause. [2] If the underlying mechanism involves sodium retention, decreased salt intake and a diuretic may be used. [2] Elevating the legs and support stockings may be useful for edema of the legs. [3]

  4. Restless legs syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Restless legs syndrome (RLS), (also known as Willis–Ekbom disease (WED), is a neurological disorder, usually chronic, that causes an overwhelming urge to move one's legs. [2] [10] There is often an unpleasant feeling in the legs that improves temporarily by moving them. [2] This feeling is often described as aching, tingling, or crawling in ...

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  6. Proximal diabetic neuropathy - Wikipedia

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    Proximal diabetic neuropathy, also known as diabetic amyotrophy, is a complication of diabetes mellitus that affects the nerves that supply the thighs, hips, buttocks and/or lower legs. Proximal diabetic neuropathy is a type of diabetic neuropathy characterized by muscle wasting, weakness, pain, or changes in sensation/numbness of the leg.

  7. Complications of prolonged standing - Wikipedia

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    Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and twisted, especially within the legs, ankles and feet of an affected individual. [4] When standing, gravity pulls the blood downwards to the lower part of the body. Body mechanisms, such as vasoconstriction and valves of the veins, assist in pumping blood upwards. [5]

  8. Is It Just Stress...Or Perimenopause? Doctors Explain ... - AOL

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    This sudden rise in body temperature affects an estimated 35 to 50 percent of perimenopausal women, according to Harvard Health. Again, the severity will differ from woman to woman—some may feel ...

  9. Wondering Why Your Head Feels Heavy? These 8 Reasons ... - AOL

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    Here, experts explain why your head feels heavy. Plus, learn the causes for why your head might feel heavy, treatment options, and when to see a doctor. ... If a cold gets better, then suddenly ...