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health advisory Hospital Alternative Medicine 2007-11-16 3:12:14

do you exercise? are you overweight? high blood pressure? you need a good physical to find out what is really going on, that includes blood work.

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Agree with AdonisMD soak your feet in lukewarm salty water.

Works for me every time.

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keep your feet elevated when you are sitting or lying down. Is the swelling chronic? call your doctor about this problem, he may be able to prescribe medication to reduce swelling such as a diuretic. please don't avoid your doctor, realize that foot and leg swelling (pedal edema) can be a sign of an underlying condition, sometimes a very serious one (such as Congestive Heart Failure aslo known as CHF). I'm not saying this is what it is, I'm just telling you to be safe, this is something your PCP MUST know about!! Good luck!

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Swollen Feet and Legs

Pregnancy, water retention, prolonged standing and other factors can all contribute to swollen feet and legs. Please click on the "To Health Facts" link below to learn more about treatment options, such as elevation and support hose. Also, examine the products below to help alleviate swollen feet and legs.

Swollen feet and legs, referred to medically as edema, occur when fluid is retained in the spaces between body cells. Edema typically affects the feet, ankles and lower legs, but can also impact any area of the body, causing systemic symptoms.