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• Method 1 of 3: Medical treatment
• Method 2 of 3: Home treatments
• Method 3 of 3: Anti-swelling remedies
• Necessities

Foot and ankle swelling can be caused by overuse, underload and a number of medical conditions. Try to identify the likelihood of a serious problem and treat mild cases at home. You can learn how to reduce swelling in the feet by using, raising and soaking the feet.

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Method 1 of 3: Medical treatment

1. Rule out a sprained, bruised, or broken foot. If you have sprained your ankle or injured your leg or foot in any other way, take care not to put any weight on the foot. Make an appointment with the doctor.
2. Visit the antenatal doctor if you are pregnant and your foot swelling is accompanied by a headache, limited vision or vomiting. This could indicate pre-eclampsia, a serious condition.
3. Determine if you have swelling or edema. If you have edema, you can press the swollen skin and leave pits in it for a few seconds before the skin recedes. This may indicate problems with the liver, kidneys, heart or lymph nodes.
4. See if the swelling could be caused by any medications you are taking. There are several medications that have swelling as a side effect.
   • Contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy can cause swelling of the feet. Consult your doctor before deciding to stop taking these medicines.
   • Medicines for blood pressure and diabetes can also cause swelling.
   • Antidepressants can cause swelling.
   • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and aspirin can also cause fat swelling in some people.

Method 2 of 3: Home treatments

1. Drinking water. make sure you drink at least two liters of water a day. This can dilute the salt in your body and reduce overall swelling.
2. Use less salt. Eating salty foods can cause you to retain water - this can cause the limbs to swell. Drink extra water to clear the salt from your system.
3. Massage the area or ask someone to do it for you. Massage the swollen feet in gentle yet firm movements.
   • You may even consider letting you know professionally. Do this if your feet are overloaded or exhausted. Long massages can boost the immune system and help the body recover.
4. As soon as the swelling starts, keep your feet up. By keeping your feet up, you promote blood flow. Keep your feet above heart level at least four times a day for half an hour.
5. Go for a swim. Swimming laps or just floating a bit can promote blood flow while taking pressure off the feet. Exercise is often recommended to treat mild swelling - swimming is often the best option.
6. Exercise every day. Some people get swelling when they suddenly exercise too much. If you live a sedentary lifestyle and sometimes suffer from foot swelling, take a half-hour walk every day.
   • There is no need to walk for half an hour at a time. Research shows that walking for ten minutes three times a day can reduce swelling and promote blood flow and overall health.
7. Soak in cold. You can do this in an electric foot bath or in a bucket.
   • Fill the tub or bucket with cold water. Add ice if you can handle it; if not, use as cold water as you can handle.
   • Let your feet soak for 15 to 20 minutes.
   • Dry your feet in a circular motion.
   • Apply mint, eucalyptus, or another cooling lotion, then put on tight socks / compression stockings.
   • Try not to stand on your feet for as long as possible, even if only for ten minutes.

Method 3 of 3: Anti-swelling remedies

1. Take magnesium supplements. If you also suffer from stiffness or restless muscles, you may be deficient in magnesium. A dose of no more than 350mg per day can help you.
2. Soak your feet or entire body in Epsom salt. Dissolve the salt in a warm bath and soak your feet (or body) there for as long as possible while the minerals reduce inflammation.
3. Buy compression stockings. If you are concerned that poor circulation is causing your foot and / or ankle swelling, compression stockings (actually therapeutic elastic stockings) are ideal - for both men and women. It prevents moisture from building up in the limbs.
4. Try yoga. Taking poses that strengthen your feet and ankles can promote blood flow and reduce swelling. Exercises that lift the feet above the heart may also benefit.

Necessities

• An appointment with the doctor
• Changes in medication use
• Water
• A low-salt diet
• Foot raise
• Swimming
• To walk
• Epsom salt
• Magnesium Supplements
• Compression stockings
• Yoga