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What is going on with me? if i stand too long i can feel my lower legs start to swell and feel very tight.they look slightly purple while standing.sharp burning pains go thru my heel everyday.my heel hurts worse first thing in the morning.
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Veins.: You need to have the vascular status, specifically venous, of your legs evaluated. Sluggish venous return can cause most of the symptoms that you are experiencing. A secondary fascia inflammation may also be occurring in the heel. To remove all doubt, seek an evaluation by a specialist.
Answered 8/15/2017
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