Reasons for swollen ankles!


Question: Reasons for swollen ankles
My husband has been having his ankles swollen every day after work!.!.!.what's causing this and what can we do to help prevent it!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


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It may be due to sitting for too long of a time, if he has a desk job, have him get up and walk around every hour!.!.!.doesn't have to be long, just long enough to get blood flowing!. What may be happening is that blood is pooling in his legs and that causes swelling!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

my husband does this to, i think its standing so long and its hot,, your body is holding lots of fluids,,watch the salt and sugar,, i used to do that too when i was standing along time,,i had to sleep with my legs elavated at night,,he needs to walk when he can and not stay in the same place,,or if hes has to move your legs alot to move circulation,,take some water pills to release the water he is retaing!.!.it will help!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Could be various reasons including congestive heart failure or problems with his veins!. He needs to see his doctor to diagnose why he's retaining water!. There are too many variables to guess!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Varicose veins, too much salt, congestive heart failure (any cardiac history!?!?)!. Try ted hose (they help circulation) and elevate whenever possible!. If any shortness of breath, a trip to the ER is advised!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

stress, a heart condition, or just being on them too much or too much pressure!.
You could wear pressure relieve socks or see your doctor for medication or to find out if it is a heart conditionWww@Answer-Health@Com

Maybe he is having sympathy painsWww@Answer-Health@Com

How old is your husband!? It could be heart related or maybe something simple like med reaction!. Check with doctor!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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