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I'm pregnant and my feet are swollen other than elevating my feet and not eating salt what else can i do to reduce the swelling ?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Regular exercise: And compression stockings may be useful.

Dr Buckler agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Stockings: You can purchase over the counter support or compression stockings to help push the fluid out.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 4/6/2013

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