2006-09-10 22:52:14 · 15 answers · asked by janey 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Does this happen primarily after the flight? This could be due to poor circulation. Wear in-flight socks (you can get them at travel shops or one of the shops at the duty-free section of the airport). They help control the amount of fluid retention in your feet. Also, move your feet about often during the flight, particularly if it's a long one. Walk about, stretch. The idea is to try to get as much blood circulating in and out of the area as you can.
Drink lots of water. It's sounds silly, I know, but dehydration can lead to water retention. Avoid salty food before, during and after the flight. Also avoid alcohol.
2006-09-10 22:57:01 · answer #1 · answered by k² 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the previous answers refer to the flight and the problems associated with it for your swelling feet. They are all very true and you should observe them especially the one near the end relating to what you drink and getting some exercise on the flight. Yes Blood Pressure could be an answer.
However if your feet are swelling while at your resort you are probably drinking too much alcohol staying out late and not getting enough sleep and lastly and probably more importantly you are sitting around all day and not getting enough exercise. You should try to walk at a good pace for at least 45 minutes every day.
Just think, when you are at home you are walking to and from the bus stop,station or car park. At work you are up and down and moving about all day so you are moving and getting some exercise at intervals during the day.
If you don't fancy walking because it is too hot then instead of sitting by the pool swim up and down it for at least half an hour daily at a good pace.
Smoking can also have an effect on your circulation.
Above all see the doctor as there could be a problem.
2006-09-11 06:49:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mamma has this problem. She does everything that the others have suggested but none of it worked.
What did it for her (in addition to flight socks) was drink LOTS of still water before/during/after the flight & walking about as much as poss on the plane (principally going to the toilet?).
She also has a foot gel (mint) that she puts on her feet when she gets on the plane.
Hope this might help you.
2006-09-11 06:07:49 · answer #3 · answered by Pretorian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really comfy flattish sandals that don't restrict your feet or ankles at all, and preferably no socks or tights. Put your feet up whenever you can. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and spicy foods. Choose somewhere that isn't too hot. Try not to stand for too long - sit down whenever you can, but wiggle your feet now and then. It's a pain, isn't it? I get it too, when the weather is very hot.
2006-09-11 06:01:39 · answer #4 · answered by mad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Eccinecha tea to reduce swelling. It's a mild natural diuretic. I think you can also get special travel socks to reduce swelling a and risk of deep vein thrombosis.
2006-09-11 05:55:47 · answer #5 · answered by Charlotte C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flight socks do workon the plane and there is also a travel gel you can buy from boots that has a lovely cooling effect and prevents/reduces swelling.
2006-09-11 06:03:57 · answer #6 · answered by lisa_lee100 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd make sure that the swelling was not due to a problem with blood pressure.
2006-09-11 06:10:53 · answer #7 · answered by JOHN M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor circulation due to a number of health issues? flight socks work,personal experience,plus had DVT, drink water as well as other stuff, & at end of journey rest with legs higher than usual for about one hour.
2006-09-11 06:08:12 · answer #8 · answered by edison 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mum gets this a lot in the hot weather. Loose fitting sandals is all that helps, that and keeping your feet elavated when you can.
2006-09-12 15:58:20 · answer #9 · answered by Seph7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear a good fitting pair of shoes and don't sit for long periods of time.
2006-09-12 04:49:46 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋