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What causes your legs to swell?
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Gravity: If u are otherwise in good health. Especially if it is worse at night and much better in AM. Calcium channel blockers (eg. amlodipine) for bp control can do it, as can vein (venous) problems. It is also related to other chronic problems (congestive heart failure), but I would assume u would know if u have this. You should discuss this issue with ur doc. Good luck.
Answered 7/21/2015
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Leg swelling.: Many things from simple dietary indiscretions, such as an excess of salt, to medical conditions including congestive heart failure, kidney insufficiency or liver insufficiency, can cause the legs to swell. Could also be related to arthritis, gout, plantar fasciitis or even medications (calcium channel blockers or NSAIDs like Naproxen). Work-up is necessary.
Answered 12/6/2015
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