Heavy legs are due to a problem of venous insufficiency. The blood stagnates in the legs because the veins become less efficient because of their wall which expands and which does not allow sufficient return of blood to the heart.

Heavy legs result in an unpleasant feeling of tingling, tingling, numbness.

The symptom of heavy legs can be caused by several reasons:

• Sitting or standing for too long makes it difficult for blood to flow to the heart, so it stagnates in the veins and can create pressure, a feeling of heavy legs. High heat also promotes this phenomenon because it dilates the blood vessels.
• In the case of venous insufficiency, the veins in the legs no longer return blood efficiently to the heart. It can then stagnate in the veins and make the legs heavy.
• The symptom of heavy legs can be caused by hormonal imbalances (menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, etc.) because the estrogen level is higher and can affect the permeability of the vessels. The blood circulates with difficulty and tends to stagnate.
• With age, the veins age and function less well. The blood can then circulate less well and cause the phenomenon of heavy legs.
• This phenomenon can also be favored by overweight and obesity, which are often accompanied by a high cholesterol level which alters and weakens the blood vessels.
• Smoking can also facilitate the appearance of heaviness in the legs because it weakens the tone of the veins.
• Finally, these heaviness are also hereditary.

Heavy legs can interfere with walking due to pain and discomfort. Varicose veins (= dilated veins) can also appear, the skin can become fragile due to the formation of these varicose veins and skin infections can occur, or even subcutaneous infections or even a skin ulcer.

In the case of heavy legs, the blood can clot, block the vein and form a clot. The vein is then hard, red, hot and the leg is painful. It is then a phlebitis. In this case, it is recommended to consult a doctor promptly.

Edema can also form, which is significant swelling of the foot or calf.

To avoid heavy legs, it is recommended to have regular physical activity in order to remobilize the muscles of the leg and circulate the blood, to avoid wearing too tight clothes and to avoid hot baths. because they promote the dilation of the veins.

A massage of the legs can help to relieve them and stimulate the venous circulation, as well as to pass them under a jet of cold water.

Aromatherapy can be a solution against heavy legs, for example cypress essential oil is recommended to combat this phenomenon.

Finally, do not hesitate to consult a doctor if your heavy leg problems persist.