{"id":15100,"date":"2025-05-21T16:21:07","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T14:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cizetamedicali.i-esse.com\/?page_id=15100"},"modified":"2025-08-26T12:18:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T10:18:50","slug":"gambe-stanche-e-gonfie","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cizetamedicali.com\/en\/consigli\/gambe-stanche-e-gonfie\/","title":{"rendered":"Gambe stanche e gonfie"},"content":{"rendered":"
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TIRED AND
SWOLLEN LEGS:
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHeavy, swollen, or tired legs, especially at the end of the day? Do not ignore these signs: they could be the red flags of an overload of the venous system.<\/strong><\/em><\/strong>
Understanding the causes and knowing the most effective remedies is the first step to preserve the well-being of your veins and take care of your legs.<\/em><\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What does it mean to have heavy, tired legs?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The feeling of tired, heavy legs is a common disorder<\/strong> that may be associated with fatigue in lower limbs, often related to tension, swelling, cramps or tingling at night.<\/strong> This condition may be temporary, or it may hide deeper venous problems that need to be addressed before they become chronic. But, how does venous return work in legs?<\/em>\n
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\nThe venous system consists of a thick network of veins that transport oxygen-poor blood from the periphery of the body to the heart<\/strong>, where it will be re-oxygenated by lungs and recirculated. Inside veins, vein valves <\/strong>perform an essential function: they allow blood to flow upwards towards the heart <\/strong>, preventing it from flowing back due to the force of gravity.\n
\nThe functioning of valves, mainly in the lower limbs, is closely linked to the action of muscles. When we walk or move our legs, muscles contract and compress the veins that push the blood upwards<\/strong>. Valves open to allow its passage, closing immediately afterwards to prevent backflow. This mechanism, known as \u2018muscle pump<\/em><\/strong>\u2019, is essential to ensure proper venous return.
When these valves do not work properly<\/strong> or blood flow slows down, blood tends to stagnate in veins<\/strong>, which causes symptoms such as heaviness, swelling, pain, small varicose veins and, in severe cases, Chronic Venous Insufficiency.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Main causes of tired and heavy legs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Among the main causes of tired and heavy legs, we can mention physiological and lifestyle factors<\/strong> that, individually or in combination, interfere with proper blood circulation.
Physiological factors include gender<\/strong>, with a higher incidence in women, hereditariness<\/strong>, which predisposes to venous problems, and ageing<\/strong>, which weakens venous walls. Hormonal changes<\/strong> and increased blood volume typical of pregnancy<\/strong> can also cause an overload on the venous system.
\nProlonged immobile postures, such as sitting or standing for many hours at work or when travelling<\/strong>, slow down venous flow and promote swelling. Excessive heat <\/strong>expands blood vessels, causing the slowing down of blood return to the heart; overweight or obesity<\/strong> puts more pressure on veins, thus amplifying the feeling of heaviness.
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If neglected, the problem of tired, heavy legs can aggravate, leading to more serious venous complications <\/strong> that irreparably affect the health of veins and require specific medical treatment. The main consequences include:<\/p>

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