How Should One Get Rid of Fluid in the Legs and Feet?

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Edema or swelling of the legs and feet is a common problem in old people. The following tips help to reduce the swelling in the legs and feet:

Keep a pillow beneath the legs while sleeping to raise them above the heart. This improves the blood supply to the body's organs.
Do leg exercises regularly. It helps to pump the fluid from the legs to the heart.
Follow a low-sodium diet to prevent fluid accumulation and swelling.
Wear compression stockings or support stockings to reduce the edema.
Do not stand continuously in one place for too long. Take small breaks for 15 to 20 minutes and then work.
Do not wear tight clothes or garters around the legs as it increases the risk of edema.
Exercise regularly to maintain a healthy body weight.

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