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Bookmark or Share- Sitting risks: How harmful is too much sitting? - Mayo ClinicThey include obesity and a cluster of conditions — increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and unhealthy cholesterol levels — that make up metabolic syndrome. Too much sitting overall and prolonged periods of sitting also seem to increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. Any ...
- Orthostatic hypotension (postural hypotension) - Mayo ClinicDehydration. Fever, vomiting, not drinking enough fluids, severe diarrhea and strenuous exercise with a lot of sweating can all lead to dehydration. Dehydration decreases blood volume. Mild dehydration can cause symptoms of orthostatic hypotension, such as weakness, dizziness and fatigue. Heart problems.
- Hemorrhoids - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicCauses. The veins around the anus tend to stretch under pressure and may bulge or swell. Hemorrhoids can develop from increased pressure in the lower rectum due to: Straining during bowel movements. Sitting for long periods of time, especially on the toilet. Having chronic diarrhea or constipation. Being obese.
- Hiccups - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicLong-term hiccups may result when your body's metabolism doesn't work properly. Examples of metabolic issues include: Diabetes. Electrolyte imbalance, which is when your levels of potassium, sodium and other electrolytes are too high or too low. Kidney disease. Certain drugs and alcohol issues
- Edema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicCauses. Edema occurs when tiny blood vessels in the body, also known as capillaries, leak fluid. The fluid builds up in nearby tissues. The leak leads to swelling. Causes of mild cases of edema include: Sitting or staying in one position for too long. Eating too much salty food.
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