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Experiencing swelling of feet and ankles in very hot climate where we are working as volunteers in vietnam-- any suggestions please and thanks?
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See below: You need to keep up your fluids and elevate your feet when possible , compression socks will also be of help.
Answered 1/13/2013
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Heat and gravity: You are in a hot geographic locale that you likely are unused to. Heat causes vaso-dilation widening of circulatory vessels, that with gravity tends to pool fluids in the lower extremities. If it does not abate after a reasonable time to accommodate, seek attention. Good luck!
Answered 9/28/2016
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