Grattan Township is one of the eastern tier of townships in Kent County, and its center is about 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Grand Rapids and nearly the same distance northwest of Ionia. The township is surrounded by Oakfield, Cannon and Vergennes townships in Kent County and Otisco Township in Ionia County.
Standing or sitting for hours at a time without getting up and walking around can cause blood to pool in your legs and feet. This isnât a serious condition, it happens only because you are not moving around. You might notice that your feet are swollen and legs feel stiff and heavy.
Leg swelling caused by the retention of fluid in leg tissues is known as peripheral edema. It can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, the lymphatic system or the kidneys. You may also experience swelling due to fluid buildup after sitting or standing for a long time. Factors related to fluid buildup include: 1  Acute kidney failure.  Cardiomyopathy (disease of heart tissue)