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Swelling (edema) in arms or legs (Peripheral edema) Solutions

Wear compression stockings or elastic sleeves

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 92% reported success sentiment_neutral 8% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Raise your legs or arms

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Walk or do other exercises

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Avoid salty foods

Food & Beverages

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 86% reported success sentiment_neutral 14% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Lower the amount of salt in your diet

Food & Beverages

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Avoid standing for long periods or sitting with your legs crossed

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Ask your doctor about prescription diuretics

Prescription

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Steroids

Prescription

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 50% reported success sentiment_neutral 50% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Reduce medication dose

Physician Intervention

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse

Air compression leg massager

Other Remedies

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse
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