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I have problem in legs. Facing problem in movement. Body is idle. After travelling for 3 hrs, legs are swaloed then become normal after long time,
Please, suggest me , where should I treated.
Blood test is almost o k
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What you’re describing is leg swelling after sitting for long hours, difficulty in movement, heaviness, and slow recovery is not a simple “blood test problem.”
This pattern usually points to one of the following conditions:
1. Venous Insufficiency (Very Common After 50)
The veins in the legs become weak and blood doesn’t return properly when sitting or travelling.
This causes:
Swelling after sitting 2–3 hours
Heaviness in legs
Tightness
Slow recovery after movement
This is extremely common and one of the most likely causes in your age group.
2. Early Neuropathy or Nerve Compression
Nerve issues in the lower back or legs can cause:
Difficulty in movement
Legs feeling “idle” or stiff
Slow walking
Mild swelling due to poor muscle pump activity
This needs a neurological evaluation.
3. Heart, Kidney, or Thyroid-Related Causes
Even if your basic blood tests are “almost okay,” swelling can still happen if:
Heart pumping is slightly weak
Kidney filtration is borderline
Thyroid levels are off
Protein levels in blood are low
These conditions often need specific tests not routine ones.
4. Early Lymphedema
Sometimes the lymphatic system doesn’t drain fluid well, especially after long sitting.
What you should do next (Important)
Instead of guessing, you need the correct evaluations to find the real reason:
Venous Doppler (legs) → checks vein health
Lower Limb Examination → muscle and nerve function
ECG + basic cardiac check → rules out heart cause
Kidney & thyroid tests review
Physical exam to check fluid distribution and mobility
Only after this can we decide the right line of treatment.
Which specialist to consult?
You should start with a physician (internal medicine) or vascular specialist who can evaluate:
circulation
nerve function
muscle strength
joint mobility
overall systemic causes
This is not something that improves with random medicines.
If you want, I can help you step-by-step
To understand exactly why your legs swell and why movement is becoming difficult, I need to review:
your symptoms in detail
your previous reports
your lifestyle and travel pattern
the pattern of swelling
the way it resolves
Once I have these details, I can guide you properly on the right diagnosis and treatment plan.
You can book a private consultation with me on whatsapp at Nine Three Two Six Zero Two Zero Five Three Six and I will help you figure out the exact cause and the right next steps.
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Definitely travelling for hours can cause swelling in legs.
Normal mechanism - called stasis.
Just elevate your legs on 2 pillow while sleeping at night.
Swelling will subside in 2-3 days
For movement problems you need to elaborate in detail history.
You can directly consult me on call for same
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Good day to you sir
I understand your concern and I am sure this must be distressing causing a hindrance in your day to day activities. I shall try to the best of my abilities to consult you.
Feet swelling is a common symptom often associated with diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, infection, liver diseases, DVT and many more
I would like to ask you a few questions so that I can rule out a few possibilities
# Do you have any history of heart disease, cholesterol, diabetes? Or any history in family?
# Have you had any breathing problems, headache, vision problems, any issues knowing where you are, what time and who you are?
It will require extensive workup (history, investigations) to reach the root cause of the issue followed by corresponding appropriate treatment plan coupled with dietary and lifestyle changes which is beyond the scope of this Q/A forum.
Next Steps
I urge you to book a one to one consultation with your family physician or any physician you are comfortable with so that an extensive workup (history, investigations) can be done.
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Leg elevation 3–4 times/day for 15–20 minutes.
Compression stockings (below-knee, 20–30 mmHg) during travel or long sitting.
Avoid prolonged sitting; take a walk every 30–40 minutes.
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If Resolved with this then don't worry it's common problem
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if not resolving then kindly revert.
u have to do certain Tests
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As per your symptoms, could be due to dependant edema.But other causes should be looked into, venous insufficiency, lymphedema,heart and renal disorders.Avoid travelling longer duration,elevate your legs .Do consult a physician in your area for a clinical examination and appropriate management
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Your Symptoms Suggest
The pattern you described —
Leg swelling after sitting/travelling for long hours,
Difficulty in movement,
Body feeling idle / stiffness,
Swelling that reduces slowly,
Blood tests mostly normal
— can happen due to one or more of the following conditions:
Possible Causes
Venous insufficiency (poor blood flow in leg veins)
Veins become weak → blood pools in legs → swelling after long sitting.
Lymphedema (lymph fluid retention)
Swelling that improves slowly.
Nerve or muscle issues
Long travel → nerve compression → heaviness & difficulty walking.
Heart / kidney issues
Can sometimes cause swelling, but you said blood tests are normal, so less likely — but still should be checked via ECG, echo, kidney function.
Varicose veins (early stage)
Swelling after standing/sitting long, improves with rest.
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At your age it may be due to venous insufficiency or heart problem.. consult me on practo
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Get a Kidney function test done and elevate your legs. Avoid standing for too long and if you have any medical history do let me know
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Check for sciatica and vericose veins
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Need some more details kindly consult
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Can help you, kindly provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Leg must be in rest. In parallel to body. After walk put leg on chair or bed. At night put three pillows under leg. If its dependent edema it will reduce.
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Urine complete n microscopic. Specially albumin.
Crp, esr, cbc
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Did you get kidney function test ?
Get ecg and 2D echo
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Go to physician. It’s restless leg syndrome. Need regular exercise
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With age some people might face postural edema
It might or might not be normal
Problem need to be discussed further
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Keep legs elevated
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Neurological opinion
MRI spine
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Dr. Ishwa Vaderia
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Rajkot
Can help but
Need more history
Kindly consult on 9three28010077 for appointment
Text/audio/ video consultation available
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
It is dependant edema
Pls don’t worry
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Dr. Pradeep Bhati
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Jaipur
You should stop traveling or dnt stand for a long time, may I know your job profile, elevation of leg is helpful to you, monitor BP, change your life style
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Dr. MD Arif
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Kolkata
Are you taking any hypertension medication
Are you having frothy urine / long time diarrhea/ breathlessness...
If no ..then probably need not to worry ..
Next Steps
consult with me ..
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Dr. Davra Kaushalkumar Dilipbhai
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
It's postural edema
It's normal
Leg elevation
Use stocking during travelling
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