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I have swelling in legs when I sit on the chair continuously an hour or more. But swelling reduces or completely back to normal when I start moving around. Any health issue?
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Common causes of foot and ankle swelling being overweight excess body mass can decrease blood circulation causing fluid to build up in feet, legs, and ankle standing and sitting when the muscle is inactive they can't pump body fluids back up towards the heart ,ways to reduce excess water exercise on regular basis ,sleep more ,stress less ,take electrolytes ,manage salt intake ,take magnesium supplement ,avoid refined carbs.
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