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Vascular Surgeon Warns 10,000 Steps Won’t Undo a Day of Sitting

He says frequent movement rather than an evening step total protects circulation during desk-bound hours.

Small, frequent breaks are crucial for vein health, says Dr Kapadia.
The doctor said that the damage begins long before people lace up their shoes for an evening walk.
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Overview

  • Dr Sumit Kapadia wrote on Instagram that sitting for 9–10 hours puts veins under strain that an evening walk cannot reverse.
  • He cited slowed blood flow, weakening vein valves, swelling, varicose veins, and a higher risk of clots as key concerns from prolonged sitting.
  • He recommended getting up every 45–60 minutes, stretching, taking a two-minute walk, and engaging calf muscles, which he calls the peripheral heart.
  • The posts drew wide attention in Indian media and online, with some commenters accepting the advice and others saying the phrasing about veins being already damaged is overstated.
  • Coverage identifies him as a Vadodara-based vascular and varicose vein specialist; News18 reports 18 years of practice and over 10,000 patients, and Hindustan Times notes the advice comes from social media rather than independent verification.