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Why dose my body ache so much expessially my legs and feet after i gave birth 4 months ago i can't get rid of the pain?

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Dr. Thomas Carzoli answered

Varicose veins: Pregnancy causes the blood vessels to enlarge. After pregnancy, they should shrink, but sometimes don't completely. You may be having some problem with fluid retention in lower pelvis/lower legs because of this.

Answered 11/5/2014

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A member asked:

Why dose my body ache so much expessially my legs and feet after i gave birth 4 months ago i can't get rid of the pain?

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Dr. Thomas Carzoli answered

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