SWOLLEN FEET

MY TWO FEET SWELLED TO DAY 17/10/11 . I DID NOT REALISE  IT UNTIL MY COUSIN POINTED IT OUT TO ME. I DID FELT EARLIER MY RUBBER SHOES WERE A LITTLE TIGHT BUT IT DID NOT OCCUR TO ME THAT TIME. SO WHAT CAN IT BE DUE TO.:(

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

Standing for long hours can cause peripheral pooling of blood and increased pressure which could lead to swelling of the ankles and the discomfort. So move yourself around to avoid pooling of blood. Keep your legs raised when you sit down or while sleeping. Being overweight can also be one of the causes of swollen ankles without pain, it can also occur due to edema or water retention. Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Take rest and elevate your legs while resting. Try to follow a low salt diet as this may reduce the swelling. If symptoms do not improve then please consult your primary care physician for a confirmatory diagnosis.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.