i drove down to TN this weekend and when i got to my destination i realized my ankles were very swollen and they havent gone down....ive limited my salt intake and have been drinking plenty of water but my ankles are still very swollen.
2006-09-05 16:04:11 · 4 answers · asked by guitar_lady81 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
It could just be from sitting for a long time, or some people swell up when it's really hot. If you're having any pain though you should see a doctor, some people can develop blood clots from sitting for long periods of time.
2006-09-05 16:11:26 · answer #1 · answered by kdv36 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Usually it is not uncommon with many that their feet gets swollen after long journey as we do not move our feet(particularly when we travel in a bus) If the swellings r due to ur travel they should get back to normalcy in two or three days time.U do not have to get panicky.However if the problem persists and the swellings do not recede,it is advisable to see a doctor and take help.He may prescribe some blood tests to see if there is any thing wrong. Good luck to u.
2006-09-05 16:12:03 · answer #2 · answered by SR BODA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
swollen ankles are also a symptom that there is poor circulation in your heart,,,the AHA-American Heart Association has a toll free hotline,24hr, that you can call and ask them questions on any sympoms.
2006-09-05 16:11:57 · answer #3 · answered by Nostradamus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
prop them up.......stay off them
2006-09-05 16:10:05 · answer #4 · answered by just2wild4ya 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋