Question 1

why does alcohol make your feet swell?

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Depends on food: If salty food is consumed while drinking it could be explained.

Question 2

do water pills make your feet swell?

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They should not: Sometimes certain blood pressure medications do that, such as amlodipine.

Question 3

can too much vitamin d make your feet swell?

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Sort of.: Vitamin d is fat soluble, so it's very possible to overdose on it. In very high doses over a period of time, it can affect kidney function, which can lead to swelling. Don't take more than the daily recommended amount of vitamin d without the knowledge and oversight of your doctor.

Question 4

what it mean when your feet swell when you dangle them?

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Grvaity pulls: Venous obstruction from the weight of one's leg pushing on the thigh soft tissues, gravity, lack of muscle tone in the lower legs, low grade edema in the legs already present - all can contribute.

Question 5

what would make my feet swell?

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: Lots of things from heart failure to thyroid problem to bug bites. You get more from this site when you provide detailed information on how a problem became evident, other symptoms, past efforts to get evaluated or treat. You are welcome to start over with more data. It may just be better if you go see your doc.

Question 6

why is it that my feet swell at night?

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Swelling: Standing or dependency causes swelling at the end of the day.  Elevation and low salt diet may help.

Question 7

why do my feet swell when i am sitting down?

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Because your: Egs are in a dependent position and allow gravity to work. Try elevating legs wh en sitting if possible.

Question 8

my feet swell up sometimes. should i be worried?

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Depends...: Swelling of both feet ( vs. one) is a very common complaint. It is due to fluid retention in the legs  and usually is pain free. Feet are the lowest part of the body so they are the first to swell if there is extra intercellular fluid.  THere are many causes of this from benign to serious and require a doctor to sort them out.

Question 9

why would one of my feet swell and not the other?

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See a Podiatrist: That usually means there is a problem with that side of your body.  It could mean a blood clot, varicose veins, hip, knee, or ankle arthritis.

Question 10

why do old people's feet swell up and turn black?

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Swelling with a : Dark discoloration is usually due to venous congestion... The pooling of blood in the feet and lower legs as a result of gravity and incompetent veins. A vascular surgeon would be a good starting point for you.

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