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I hv desk office job and suffering from leg edima?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dependent edema: Edema or swelling that results from having legs down (like in a chair) that worsens during the day is likely dependent edema (also not engaging muscles that facilitate venous return). But there can be other more significant causes....Discuss the your physician as dependent edema is eminently treatable.
Answered 8/23/2012
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See phlebologist: Desk job involves prolonged sitting with the legs dependent , and the swelling you have is commonly seen. You may try compression hose 20-30 mm hg for relief. Visit www.Phlebology.Org and seek advice from a phlebologist in your area, for venous incompetence may be a cause.
Answered 9/6/2012
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