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Sitting at computer for a few hours and feet felt slightly swollen. no pitting. feet felt firm and couldnt see veins at top. bp 110/70 pulse 65. im 27?
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Sitting: Prolonged sitting can cause swelling in the feet, especially if you are overweight. Try getting up and moving around every hour to help prevent this problem. If you are overweight, weight loss is a good idea!
Answered 7/12/2014
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