- Female
- 24 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm curious about the effects of crossing my legs for long periods. I know it might affect blood circulation, but could it also lead to varicose veins, spider veins, or back pain? Looking for some peace of mind!
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Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management
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View allI've been noticing that my feet are constantly cold, both during the day and at night. It's got me a bit worried. Could this be something I should be concerned about?
Cold feet throughout the day and night can sometimes indicate poor circulation or underlying conditions like hypothyroidism or anemia. It's important to consult a doctor to rule out any serious issues, especially if it's persistent or accompanied by other symptoms.
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I've had swelling in my lower leg near the ankle for about five years now, and I've also noticed some numbness around the last two toes on my left leg. I'm currently taking Losartan H as a maintenance dose. My blood pressure is normal, and I don't have diabetes. Could you help me figure out what's going on and what I should do next?
Long standing edema in the leg needs a proper examination. Oedema in the legs can be majorly due to some heart problem or kidney damage. Since you have both blood pressure and diabetes, it becomes necessary to check the functional ability of both these organs. You can undergo a thorough examination of kidney function and of heart
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What is cold feet a sign of?
Cold feet can be due to various reasons such as decreased blood circulation to the extremities due to atherosclerosis that is cholesterol deposition in blood vessels, nerve damage - nerves that detect temperature are not working, lean body - persons who have less body fat need to conserve more heat which happens by feet becoming cold to keep internal organs warm, normal response to cold climate.
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