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I have swelling of legs when its hot, is there anything i can do to help me?

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Dr. Christopher Hendrix answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Edema management: Stay hydrated stay cool stay out of the heat elevate legs above level of heart while resting lower sodium intake wear therapeutic compression hosiery.

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Answered 1/24/2014

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