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Up to 11% of women [2] Lipedema is a condition that is almost exclusively found in women [ 3 ] and results in enlargement of both legs due to deposits of fat under the skin. [ 2 ] Women of any weight may be affected [ 2 ] [ 3 ] and the fat is resistant to traditional weight-loss methods. [ 4 ]
If you have ever felt uncomfortable sensations in your legs in the evening or while lying down, you may have something called restless leg syndrome, or RLS. RLS can be difficult to describe ...
"abdominal pain, diarrhea, potentially carcinogenic, with others can potentiate cardiac glycosides and antiarrhythmic agents" [3] Areca nut: betel nut Areca catechu "deterioration of psychosis in patients with preexisting psychiatric disorders"; [5] known carcinogen contributing to cancer of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus and stomach when chewed ...
The exact cause of lipodermatosclerosis is unknown. [3] [6] Venous disease, such as venous incompetence, venous hypertension, and body mass may be relevant to the underlying pathogenesis. [3] Increased blood pressure in the veins (venous hypertension) can cause diffusion of substances, including fibrin, out of capillaries.
Inactivity, along with gravity, can cause fluids to pool in our tissue and cause swelling, especially in the lower legs and feet. Hormones Hormonal imbalances can also cause water weight.
Supplements may only contain dosages of 21 mg/day. [45] European Food Safety Authority: 12 mg/day [25] Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (厚生労働省, Kōsei-rōdō-shō) Japan 40–60 mg/day The adult UL was set at 40–45 mg/day for women and 50–60 mg/day for men, with the lower values in those ranges for adults over 70 years of age
When compared to marasmus in developing countries, kwashiorkor typically has a lower prevalence, "0.2%-1.6% for kwashiorkor and 1.2%-6.8% for marasmus." [3] Factors such as "diet, geographical locations, climate, and aflatoxin exposure" have been invoked as potential causes for observed differences in the prevalence of kwashiorkor and marasmus. [3]
Swelling: Some individuals may experience slight swelling (edema) in the lower legs alongside the rash. This swelling is typically mild and localized to the affected areas. [3] [2] Burning sensation: A burning or stinging sensation in the affected skin is commonly reported. This discomfort can range from mild to moderate in intensity. [3] [6]