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Heavy legs

Heavy legs

Feeling of pain and heaviness in the lower limbs

Heavy legs is a condition described as an unpleasant sensation of pain and heaviness in the lower limbs. Symptoms include legs feeling weighted, stiff, and tired.

Many medical practitioners believe it is a sign of hypochondriasis.[1]

Heavy legs can be caused by a wide-ranging collection of disorders including but not restricted to varicose veins, peripheral artery disease, restless legs syndrome, multiple sclerosis, venous insufficiency.[2][3]

References

  1. [1]
    Young, Katy (2018-04-11). "Ask the experts: How can I treat heavy legs?". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  2. [2]
    Novella, Steven (17 December 2008). "The Syndrome Syndrome". Science Based Medicine. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  3. [3]
    "Heavy legs & MS: Everything you need to know". Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis. 15 July 2020. Retrieved 20 July 2020.||


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