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

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   Sitting can be bad for your cardiovascular health — but beware of standing too long, a new study says. ... such as varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis. What's considered too long ...

5. Complications of prolonged standing - Wikipedia

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   Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and twisted, especially within the legs, ankles and feet of an affected individual. [4] When standing, gravity pulls the blood downwards to the lower part of the body. Body mechanisms, such as vasoconstriction and valves of the veins, assist in pumping blood upwards. [5]

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]