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What Causes Swelling Of Legs And Lower Back Pain In Females?

Hello, I am 31 years old. I am female, I am slightly overweight (5 0 and 200lbs) and drink and smoke cigarettes. I have been dealing with swelling of both my legs from the knees down, hard time standing for a long time, my hands shake, and I have pain in my lower back. also, I am constipated all the time. no vitamins or prenatal pills or iron or anything that would cause this. I don t know what is causing it.
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
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Hi,I had gone through your question and understands your concern

I think that heavy body weight and your faulty life habits are the main cause for your problem. I advise you to stop drinking and smoking.,you should avid fast food.,drink plenty of fluid and eat vegetables to avoid constipation.
About lower limb swelling, keep your limbs elevated and Investigate blood uric acid level.
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What Causes Swelling Of Legs And Lower Back Pain In Females?

Hi,I had gone through your question and understands your concern I think that heavy body weight and your faulty life habits are the main cause for your problem. I advise you to stop drinking and smoking.,you should avid fast food.,drink plenty of fluid and eat vegetables to avoid constipation. About lower limb swelling, keep your limbs elevated and Investigate blood uric acid level.