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My leg swells if I sit continuously for an hour at a place. Why so? What are home remedies for this?
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Hi, This may be due to some obstruction in the venous flow in the lower limbs. Get a color doppler study of the legs to assess the patency of the veins. Perform leg raising exercises regularly twice a day for 10-15-20 mins which helps to relieve the swelling in the lower limbs.
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