2006-07-13 18:35:00 · 11 answers · asked by Geo 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I have this problem too, especially when it's warm in the summer. You should talk to your doctor, as it could be a sign of high blood pressure. Limit your salt intake, increase your walking, and drink lots of fluids. But see your doctor!
2006-07-13 18:40:31 · answer #1 · answered by poppet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ditto on more water and exercise. Make sure you drink at least one liter of distilled water per 40 lbs. of body weight with two level teaspoons of baking soda per liter. Worked for swelling in legs and a number of other problems. Also fits well in any weight loss program. Another option is a good herbal diuretic mix from vitamin or health food store. There is also possible heart problems and there are prescription diuretics that work.
Drinking more water when bloated didn't make sense to me but it works. More good water allows cells and blood to make the necessary chemical exchanges for proper body function. The baking soda helps balance body Ph which in turn reduces need for fat storage. In three days you will begin to feel difference. Demise of swelling may not take place for several weeks. You will not notice the taste change in the water after a few days.
2006-07-14 01:57:09 · answer #2 · answered by Tommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Mom takes Diuretics, prescription helps he get rid of fluids that build up in her legs. She also puts her legs up on her ottoman. There can be some other things wrong so you need to see a Dr. and he will prescribe for you. Best wishes, let us know the treatment prescribed by your Dr. it may be a better way we do not know.
2006-07-14 01:46:17 · answer #3 · answered by eudaemon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the swelling caused from? Usually diuretics if it is caused from water. Or blood pressure medication with a diuretic in it.
Elevating your legs above the heart helps.....
2006-07-14 01:39:31 · answer #4 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
swelling may be due to high blood pressure, if you are more than 30 years. or else, you may try out keeping your legs everyday in the warm water tub mixed with salt, for about 20 minutes. also try fomentation with warm hot water. drink plenty of water. walk as much as possible. this will surely help you.
2006-07-14 02:02:05 · answer #5 · answered by shankari n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lasix
I hear grapefruit juice helps get rid of fluid
also tea
2006-07-14 02:03:14 · answer #6 · answered by snowcrablegs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are pregnant consult your doctor.
If you are not pregnant, consider your age, medicines currently taking. Go to the pharmacy, they may suggest
in compliance with your other med. for no reaction to occur. Also contact you doc. if you find no satisfaction
with your pharmacist
2006-07-14 01:43:42 · answer #7 · answered by Lore 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
elevate legs. do not stand still...move around. also running.
2006-07-14 01:38:55 · answer #8 · answered by chloe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are ya preggars? drink more water. get exercise.
2006-07-14 01:38:16 · answer #9 · answered by Just Gone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
antibiotics....motrin ,ibu....and stay off them....prop them up above your heart b 4 you go to sleep.....
2006-07-14 01:39:42 · answer #10 · answered by marilynfrost69 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋