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What Causes Swelling In The Legs And Ankles?

For the past week, my legs and ankles have been swelling. I am 42, 112lbs, 5 4 and exercise 3-5 times a week (no cardio though). I have been standing at work for the past 4 months with no issues (4 herniated discs in my neck so sitting is very painful). I live in NYC and walk 2-3 miles a day. Never had any issues. All of a sudden, my legs and ankles are swelling. It goes down at night, but doesn t go away completely and comes back within an hour or 2 of being up. I did start taking new vitamins (daily essential nutrients), but don t think that could be the cause. any suggestions?
Wed, 12 Oct 2016
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Hi! I have gone through your question and i understand your concern .

I would say according to what you describe , te swallen leg and ankles may be cause of standing for a long time since you dont have any cardiac dissease , kidney dissease , thyroid or Arthritis .

Is typically after standing for a long time and when they get better during the night .This is caused of build up fluid (your blood vessels overract and you blood is more concentrated )in your leg while you stand up , and when you lay down the fluid try to gets back to normal.

I would reccomend to reduce salt in your diet ,
When you lie down elevate your feet above your heart level for 30 minute ,
Use compression stockings while you stand up,
Try to take a small break dont stay all the time in your feet ,
If you are overweight -loose weight .
You can keep taking the multivitamis meanwhile,willl help.

If you have any of these symptoms :
Problem breathing , chest pain , reddnes or burning of your legs ,painful ,blisters , feve, Call your local doctor

Wish you good health

If you have any other questions please feel free to ask me .
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What Causes Swelling In The Legs And Ankles?

Hi! I have gone through your question and i understand your concern . I would say according to what you describe , te swallen leg and ankles may be cause of standing for a long time since you dont have any cardiac dissease , kidney dissease , thyroid or Arthritis . Is typically after standing for a long time and when they get better during the night .This is caused of build up fluid (your blood vessels overract and you blood is more concentrated )in your leg while you stand up , and when you lay down the fluid try to gets back to normal. I would reccomend to reduce salt in your diet , When you lie down elevate your feet above your heart level for 30 minute , Use compression stockings while you stand up, Try to take a small break dont stay all the time in your feet , If you are overweight -loose weight . You can keep taking the multivitamis meanwhile,willl help. If you have any of these symptoms : Problem breathing , chest pain , reddnes or burning of your legs ,painful ,blisters , feve, Call your local doctor Wish you good health If you have any other questions please feel free to ask me .