A member asked:

What to do if i'm 67 years old, when i stand for longer than 10 minutes my knees go red and feel hot and my ankles swell?

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Dr. Richard Schneider answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Ankle swelling: Swelling of the legs/ankles with prolonged standing may be a sign of venous insufficiency, where the veins don't allow the blood to return to the upper body. Support hose may help. Sometimes surgery is necessary.

Answered 9/28/2016

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