Why would my legs swell from moving around for a couple of hours, or jog.My legs and joints ache to.?
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My guess would be poor circulation, or fluid. Have you been tested for high blood pressure? If you're hypertensive (have high blood pressure) this could cause swelling. You really need to have the Dr. ckeck you out, and run some blood work. There is also a condition that can happen at any age, without warning that will cause your legs to swell badly, due to fluid staying in them and not being moved throughout the body the way it's supposed to. It kind of like if the fluid in you body is on a train that gets derained in the legs, so it method of transportation is broken. If that's the case, you need to catch it early because it will damage tissue in your legs causing pain, discoloration(that can be permanent), loss of feeling, or use of the leg(s). In any case, this isn't normal and you should see your Dr. as soon as you can. Good luck!
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sometimes i have the same problem, but it happens in both legs, what you have to do is keep you legs relaxed and DONT stretch because that can bring it on, when you do get it try keeping your legs in the same position, it will eventually go away, but if you move you legs the pain will get worse.
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Arthritis, gout, bug bite or sting, any number of things. Try ice and ibuprofen, if it continues to stay swollen for more than a few days or if you develop other symptoms like fever, nausea, etc. then see your doctor.
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When you get older, it gets more difficult for blood in  your legs to be pumped back up towards the heart which causes increased blood pooling in your feet and legs, which can cause increased fluid in your ankles. This could be a reason for the swelling. Also try to reduce your sodium intake - this can also be a reason for swelling. \nTry not to be on your feet for too long and elevate your legs when you sit down. \n\nIf it bothers you, go see a doctor.
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foot swelling is usually indicative of possible renal disease beginning.  How long have you been diabetic?  Don't cross your legs.  Elevate your feet as much as possible.  Lose weight if you can.  Avoiod high salt foods.  Ask your dr. to prescribe diuretics-furosemide, not over the counter....they are quite cheap and generic.  Take them with potassium.  Wear support socks, avoid tight shoes.  See a nephrologist and do a 24-hr urine collection.  Some blood pressure meds cause swelling.
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Earlier I told you about thrombosis, but with the swollen tummy, I don't expect that so much. I expect you are just retaining water. This could be because of your menstral cycle. My tummy and my legs do that too.\n\nDon't worry about it too much!
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Your legs are sore due to lactic acid build up.  Lactic acid is the byproduct given off when muscles work.  It happens all the time in the body, but the amount increases more (of course) when we exercise.  Oxygen removes lactic acid.  That's why our breathing increases when we exercise, or exert ourselves.  It tends to happen more often, and last longer in people who aren't used to exercising.  Building muscle and losing weight aren't the only benefits of exercise.  Your lungs, heart, and vasculature (veins and arteries) also become more efficient.  That's why you experience less fatigue and soreness as you keep exercising and your workout becomes easier.\n\n  Yes, you should take a day or two off from your exercise.  Give your system a chance to excrete that built up lactic acid.  One of the best, and most enjoyable ways to ease the soreness, is to take a long hot soak in a bath mixed with epsom salts.  It's really cheap and sold in any drug store or Wal-Mart.  You'll feel incredibly better the very next day.  Then get back to working out.  It'll get easier and a lot less painful.
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Trying incorporating exercise in your daily routine see if that helps if not see a doctor.
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me thinks lots wrong but first is poor circulation. go to hospital. Is there anything that may have caused this for starters? Like diabetes, smoking, excessively tight shoes, injury. Is it swollen? spiderbite? check footwear and bed linen, etc. But SEE A DOCTOR NOW
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Hi, I don't have trouble with my ankles swelling, however one of the reasons your ankles could swell is possibly due to the fact that you are not active enough during the day because of your work situation. The lymphatic system does not have a pump like the circulatory system and so requires body movement in order to move excess fluid to be processed and removed from the body. Try rotating your ankles periodically while sat at your desk, or try to move around the office more, if that does not help, please see your medical practioner to rule out anything else. \n Also, take a look at any medicatons you may be taking, some may cause swelling at the ankles, good luck xx
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Next time you try, close your eyes and take some long deep breaths and do a little self-examination to see if you can figure out the source of the problem.  Are you having trouble because your muscles are too tight?  That can be fixed with a little time and patience.  Or are you having problems with stiff and painful joints?  That will be a little more difficult, it may indicate arthritis or some other ailment that needs a doctor's care.\n\nIf it is just tight muscles, try a little beginner's yoga or some runner's stretching exercises.  In particular, focus on stretching and lenghtening calves, quads and hamstrings.  Failure to stretch these muscles to keep them supple can cause all kinds of posture and walking stride problems, with lower back, hip and foot and ankle joint weakness and injury as a result.
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It could be a compression bruise, like landing too hard on that leg and pushing the bones together and squashing the soft tissue. Probably the best thing would be to apply moist heat to it 2-3 times a day. Keep it elevated as much as possible to avoid fluid build up. Also a hot patch like the ones made by IcyHot or Bengay might help reduce the swelling in the knee. Damage to any joint can cause fluid build up. That is what causes swelling. Swelling can occur as an obvious bulging or it can be within the soft tissue in the joint ans not be noticeable to the eye.Keep your leg rested as much as possible but you will need to use it some each day to keep it from stiffening up. Good luck!\n\nSincerely,\nTerry
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You may have symptoms or Restless Leg Syndrome. Only a Dr. can diagnose it, not people on Yahoo. If you feel like you have to move around alot, it keeps you, feels wiggly and crampy this may be it. It could also be a lack of potassium. Try eating some bananas before you self diagnose someone. BTW RLS is a sleep disorder, so if that's they way you look you need to see a sleep specialist.
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you could have something like resless leg syndrome. so I would see a doctor. It really could be a lot of things.
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Jogging is a high-impact form of exercise, so it is rough on your joints in general.  If you can jog on a softer surface like a natural trail or special trails that have a foam like texture, or inside at a fitness center, that might help.\n\nDepending on your age and other factors, this could be a symptom of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or deterioration of the cartilige in your knee.  If it only hurts for a few minutes, I would just try finding a softer surface, or you could consider switching to a lower impact exercise like bicycling.  If it starts to interfere with your daily activity, then you should see a doctor or orthopedic surgeon for advice.
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Sounds like poor circulation.  You might want to ask your doctor.  I think poor circulation in your feet can be a sign a diabetes.
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sounds like shin splints to me. I get them all the time. Ice them for about twenty minutes a night and immediately after jogging, tap your foot on the ground for about five minutes. It doesn't feel like it's doing a lot to start but then after about a minute, it'll start to burn. Do it for both legs and it should stretch out your shins and reduce shin splints.