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  2. Are you neglecting your 'second heart'? 1 step to activate it now

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    Losing the calf muscle pump function can lead to symptoms of chronic vein disease, such as swelling, leg tiredness and varicose veins. The worst medical complication could be a blood clot, which ...

  3. Chronic venous insufficiency - Wikipedia

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    As functional venous valves are required to provide for efficient blood return from the lower extremities, this condition typically affects the legs. If the impaired vein function causes significant symptoms, such as swelling and ulcer formation, it is referred to as chronic venous disease. [3]

  4. Edema - Wikipedia

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    It is a combination venous/lymphatic disorder that originates in defective "leaky" veins that allows the blood to back flow (venous reflux), slowing the return of the blood to the heart (venous stasis). The venous pressure in the legs changes dramatically while standing compared to lying down.

  5. Phlebitis - Wikipedia

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    A long, thin red area may be seen as the inflammation follows a superficial vein. This area may feel hard, warm, and tender. The skin around the vein may be itchy and swollen. The area may begin to throb or burn. Symptoms may be worse when the leg is lowered, especially when first getting out of bed in the morning. A low-grade fever may occur.

  6. Wikipedia:Osmosis/Varicose veins - Wikipedia

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    Other symptoms of CVI include hyperpigmentation or darkening of the skin, as well as pruritus or itchiness, and pain. There can also be a lot of edema as some of this fluid starts to leak out of the veins and into the surrounding tissues of the ankles and lower legs.

  7. Schamberg disease - Wikipedia

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    Schamberg's disease is a skin disorder that causes a discoloration of the lower extremities. [4] It usually occurs in the lower extremities and rarely elsewhere. [4] This condition is caused by leaky blood vessels near the surface of the skin. [7] The cause of the leaky capillaries is usually not known. [7]

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