Quick fix needed to resolve fluid retention in feet...?!
Question: For the past 6 months my ankles have been getting mildly swollen, but for the past 4 days my feet have gotten huge! I am overweight and I know losing the pounds would solve the problem... but I need some ideas for a quick fix! Thanks
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Answers: For the past 6 months my ankles have been getting mildly swollen, but for the past 4 days my feet have gotten huge! I am overweight and I know losing the pounds would solve the problem... but I need some ideas for a quick fix! Thanks
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when i worked in the hospital, we had pairs of stockings, that go mid-calf or knee high, that help keep the water down in your legs,ankles and feet. you can wear them anytime, usually when your up and about. they can be found at any medical supply store. you will want to remove them often the give them a rest. but of course i would get a chekup to see if theres something else going on other than water retention. but the stockings are handy because you can use them anytime, day or night, you can wear them under anything. hope you feel better soon. good luck
Lie down with your legs raised above your heart level.
If the symptoms persist I would go and see your doctor.
You may need some medication to help
regulate your fluid intake and go to a doctor to see what is wrong with you, it is not normal to have fluid retention for that long. The drugs that will help get rid of the fluid is called diuretics, but you need to go to a doctor to get these and see if there is a underlying cause.
Too much salty food and soft drinks(cokes) will make you retain fluid and make your feet swell. You probably need to see your doctor to be sure of what's causing the problem.