How do you get swelling in the legs to go down?

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How do you get swelling in the legs to go down?

2006-07-31 16:48:13 · 3 answers · asked by Dan G 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care

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Elevate above the level of your heart
Make sure you do not have heart problems
If you do have heart problems get them treated
Eat less salt
Try to exercise
Try rubbing the swelling up your leg towards your heart
Wear better shoes during the day
Wear compression stockings.

2006-07-31 16:54:05 · answer #1 · answered by PreviouslyChap 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Kepp your legs elevated. Swelling in the legs basically means you are not getting enough circulation to and from your heart. Yuou can also try cool washcloths while your legs are elevated, or try popping 2 advil(they are anti-inflamatory).

2006-07-31 16:53:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

elevate them

2006-07-31 16:52:43 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋