A member asked:

Should i be worried about shiny legs? i know it's sometimes a symptom of circulatory issues. i have hair growth and no trouble healing.

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Shiny leg skin is: not in and of itself a problem. It is associated frequently with obesity and venous insufficiency or leg edema from another cause. Vascular issues can certainly arise later so the goal is to avoid these conditions early.

Answered 5/18/2014

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No: Exercise more and they will get larger and will improve your balance.

Answered 5/20/2014

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