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Is Standing For Long Hours Advisable When Diagnosed With Edema In The Ankles?
HI DOCTOR my question i have difficulties in walking due to swollen ankles and feet and a started using dexona tables now almost 5days and feel little bit better when am walking now , wil it affect my health since am working standing duty for 9hours? my age 40yrs
Wed, 26 Jun 2019
Hi,
The prolonged standing or walking would cause the blood to pool in the ankle and lower part of the legs which would lead to swelling.
If you get an opportunity at all to sit, you should sit with your leg elevated. In addition, you need to consider compression stockings or socks.
In some persons, the swelling can progress but this may not be the case for you.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
The prolonged standing or walking would cause the blood to pool in the ankle and lower part of the legs which would lead to swelling.
If you get an opportunity at all to sit, you should sit with your leg elevated. In addition, you need to consider compression stockings or socks.
In some persons, the swelling can progress but this may not be the case for you.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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