how do i get rid of excess fluid in legs and feet?

Answer 1

Is this pitting edema? i.e press against the swollen areas in your legs and see if the depression stays.
The fluid retention could be due to an electrolyte in-balance, or venous insufficiency (is there a red-purple discolouration?) (excuse the British/Canadian spelling).
Diuretics, (water pills), exercise and compression stockings are all things that you can do to get rid of this, (weight loss if you are over weight will also do wonders). The exercise and compression stockings (should be available at the Drug Store or a health care store) you can do today, you also need to see your Dr. about this as well. If they think it is excessive you may be put in diuretics to remove the fluid. Please do NOT ignore this as excess fluid puts a lot of strain on your heart and can lead to Congestive Heart Failure.

Answer 2

Try taking some diuretics or water pills. They help you urinate more which helps relieve the swelling in your legs and feet. Also reduce your salt intake and drink plenty of fluids. Do keep your feet elevated because that also helps with the swelling. You might have to go to the doctor to get a prescription for the water pills but I am pretty sure that you can get them at a pharmacy store.

Answer 3

Elevate your legs higher than your torso. Lie back and prop your back up with a pillow or two. Stack several pillows under your legs and be sure to keep them up for the duration you're lying down. (If you do this overnight, you should notice a lot of reduction by morning)

Also, be sure to drink lots of water. Water, believe it or not, will help to pass the excess fluids out of your system much faster than if your body thinks it has to retain that water because of even mild dehydration.

Answer 4

excess fluid in the legs and feet can be a very dangerous condition....it could be a heart condition...or...a blood clot... you need to go to the doctor and have tests run...

or it might not be any big deal and you just need a duiretic...but find out first before you start taking anything...

and if you are on a diuretic...you might need to be on potassium supplements too..... but don't play around too much with potassium on your own because a potassium imbalance can also cause serious heart problems

Answer 5

Well you have to much fluid in your body you may wont to see a Dr and get some fluid pills but you should also keep them elevated as much as possible..

Answer 6

My legs and feet swell when I travel.

To relieve the swelling, soak your feet and legs in cool water. Drink lots of water, avoid sodium and elevate your feet.

In the future, before you know something will make you swell, wear some light compression socks and keep well hydrated.

Answer 7

How old are you is an important issue with this problem
and dictates what is causing the fluid.
go to the doc and get your BP and urine checked.
elevate your feet on pillows at night

Answer 8

Doctor

Answer 9

put you feet up and stay off them also get some fluid pills they sell then at wal-mart real cheap too u may got pee every five mins but it will get rid of the fluid

Answer 10

Don't eat salt....prop up your legs as much as you can...if you have a recliner put the feet up...if not us pillows...this is not a good thing to have...drink water...try and put your feet higher than your heart...or just lay down in your bed and prop up your feet as much as you can....good luck.