Swelling In My Foot Plz Suggest What Should I Do
priyanka asked 8 years ago sometimes swelling in my foot & also lots of pain plz suggest what i should my age is 46 and what are the reasons for this swelling,plz guide me if i go to any dr he give me lots of medicines thats why i dont wnat to go to dr….plz revert me in mail as soon as possible ([email protected]
Uma Maheshwari - Dietitian Staff answered 8 years ago Hi Priyanka, How can I reduce feet swelling? Ideal Weight : Maintain ideal weight, as excess weight slows blood circulation and puts extra pressure on your veins, causing fluid accumulation. Exercise : Exercise atleast 5 days a week to improve circulation in your legs and feet. Watch Sodium Intake: Sodium promotes fluid retention. Cut on the usage of salt, salted food items and packaged and canned food, as all the above are rich sources of sodium. Raise your Feet: Place your feet at least 12 inches above the level of your heart. This can be done for 10 – 15 minutes, three or four times a day. Stockings Support: Stockings compress your legs, promoting circulation and limiting gravitational movement of excess fluid. Elastic stockings are available at most medical supply or drug stores. Walk Around: When you sit for a long time, your feet and ankles tend to swell up. Hence make sure that you walk around at least every one to two hours. Persistent swelling accompanied by swelling of abdomen, shortness of breath, weight gain, nausea, dyspepsia, may be indicative of disorder of kidney / liver. Hence visit your doctor immediately. Pleasure to Help, Uma Maheshwari PS, M.Sc., M.Phil, PGDHS Happy Living Diet Clinic http://www.happyliving.zest.md +919900046344