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2. Standing More May Not Offset Effects of Sitting, Could Cause ...

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   Prolonged standing may increase the risk of circulatory diseases, such as varicose veins. Brief bouts of exercise or activity throughout the day is recommended to offset the effects of sitting.

3. Can standing too much be harmful to heart health? - AOL

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   Standing more does not improve heart health compared with sitting and may increase a person's risk for circulatory issues such as deep vein thrombosis and varicose veins, a new study finds.

4. Complications of prolonged standing - Wikipedia

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   Prolonged standing increases the risk for hospitalization from varicose veins. [6] Among the working age population one out of five hospitalizations from varicose veins are as a result of prolonged standing. Prolonged standing leads to impeded blood flow and stasis in the veins in the lower limbs, which can cause varicose veins.

5. Standing too much can raise the risk of circulatory disease ...

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   Extended sitting is linked with numerous serious health conditions, including obesity, cardiovascular disease,and type 2 diabetes. To reduce these risks, many people have sought out standing desks ...

6. Varicose veins - Wikipedia

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   Varicose veins are unlikely to be caused by crossing the legs or ankles. [17] Less commonly, but not exceptionally, varicose veins can be due to other causes, such as post-phlebitic obstruction or incontinence, venous and arteriovenous malformations. [18] Venous reflux is a significant cause. Research has also shown the importance of pelvic ...

7. Venous leak - Wikipedia

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   Chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, traumatic damage to vascular walls, genetics: Treatment: Ligation of leaking veins, lifestyle changes: Frequency: Arterial insufficiency: Younger than 45 years old - 12% Older than 45 years old - 19.6% (mild), 5.9% (severe) Venous leakage: 7.84% (of 67 patients) [1]