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Leg and feet swelling after 3 hour flight. can or should i try to squeeze the swelling back up to the body?

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Walk: Walking, moving the muscles of your legs can help. Support stockings can be beneficial also.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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