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What Causes Thick Legs In Afternoons That Reduces On Running/hiking?
Hello, Doctor, I notice that my legs get thicker in the afternoon. However, my legs get thiner after running or hiking. Is this normal? Sometimes I feel dizzy only when I get up from couch, but never happen when I get up from wood chair. Is this normal? Thank you very much.
Thank you for contacting us. It is my opinion that changes in leg thickness after exercise is a normal occurrence and nothing to worry about.
It is also normal to get dizzy from a couch as you are sitting lower in the chair than if you were getting up from a wooden chair. It is my opinion that this is normal
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What Causes Thick Legs In Afternoons That Reduces On Running/hiking?
Thank you for contacting us. It is my opinion that changes in leg thickness after exercise is a normal occurrence and nothing to worry about. It is also normal to get dizzy from a couch as you are sitting lower in the chair than if you were getting up from a wooden chair. It is my opinion that this is normal Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help