For a year now, I have been having swelling of the calf and KANKLES (that's what they look like when swollen) and I want to know how to help it stop. Cutting back on sodium has NOT helped but the one thing that did help was the Master Cleanse diet but since I have stopped for almost a month now, the water retention has started again. Qu'est que c'est?
2006-08-16 11:58:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Elevate you feet in the afternoon. Also, you might want to try compression stockings. You can get them at pharmacies and a lot of health plans cover them.
You can also try soaking your feet in epison salts to temporarily remove excess water.
2006-08-16 12:13:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is not much you can do. I do not know what a Master Cleanse diet is but most of these are fad diets and only work temporarily as you found out. I might suggest just talking to your doctor for water retention pills.
2006-08-16 12:08:44 · answer #2 · answered by J. A. M. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Odd as it may sound you should be drinking LOTS of water; a rule of thumb is: if you feel thirsty you are dehydrated....as well as cutting back on sodium. Eating out is a sure fire way of getting more sodium than you realize as is eating any sort of prepared food such as canned soups and vegetables .Note; Most so-called "diet" foods make up for removing sugar by adding sodium...Put your feet up as often as possible. What does the doctor say???
2006-08-16 12:11:39 · answer #3 · answered by Mod M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Lady,
Get to a doctor immediately! You may have a heart condition that is severe and the symptomotology that you describe is associated with such a condition. Whenever your body retains fluids to the point that your extremities exhibit such massive edema (swelling) you are already in a life threatening situation.
Don't delay any longer, and for God's sake don't try another diet! This may just kill you! If you can't get a hold of a doctor now, then go to your local hospital's emergency room. They will assist you with your condition!
Please, please, please get help NOW!!!!! Best of luck to you!
2006-08-16 12:11:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like you have a medical condition known as Edema...my exes mom had this condition..usually called by mal nutrition...or excessive drinking.
What I have heard helps is to drink a lot more water, eat healthier meals and get a lot of exercise..and cut back on drinking if you do...it can go away, but it will take a lot of work..I would also recommend going to your doctor to discuss exactly what is causing this issue..
2006-08-16 12:11:23 · answer #5 · answered by vdubbchick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you had any heart problems...this sounds like Pedal Edema....if so look it up on the internet and contact your doctor.
2006-08-16 17:29:13 · answer #6 · answered by fr33d0m09 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you gotten your blood pressure checked recently? High blood pressure can cause that kind of swelling.
2006-08-16 12:07:47 · answer #7 · answered by sabrinaleena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
better see doctor soon
2006-08-16 12:04:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋