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SWOLLEN FEET AREN’T “JUST STANDING TOO LONG. ” SOMETIMES IT’S YOUR BODY SENDING A SIGNAL.

WHAT CAUSES SWOLLEN FEET

SITTING /STANDING TOO LONG
Blood pools in your legs. Common if you drive, work desk, or on your feet all day.

SALT + POOR DIET
Too much salt makes your body hold water = swelling.

LACK OF MOVEMENT
Walking helps pump blood back to the heart. No movement = fluid buildup.

OBESITY
Extra weight puts pressure on veins and circulation.

MEDICATIONS
Some BP meds, diabetes meds, and anti-inflammatories can cause swelling.

KIDNEY PROBLEMS
Kidneys not filtering fluid well = swelling in feet, ankles, and face.

HEART PROBLEMS
Heart not pumping well = fluid backs up in legs.

VEINS ISSUES / POOR CIRCULATION
Varicose veins or blocked arteries slow blood flow.

DIABETES
Nerve damage + poor circulation increases swelling risk.

WHEN to see a doctor ASAP:*
- Swelling in only 1 leg + pain/redness = possible clot
- Swelling + shortness of breath, chest pain
- Swelling + foamy urine, fatigue, high BP
- Sudden swelling that doesn’t go down overnight

WHAT HELPS AT HOME:
Move: Walk 10 min every hour
Elevate feet: Above heart level 15-20 min, 2-3x daily
Less salt: Cut processed foods

Water: 2-3L daily. Dehydration makes it worse
Compression socks if you stand/sit a lot
Control BP, Sugar, Weight