A member asked:

Just started work nights @ walmart after no work for a year & very sedentary. i feel swollen in hands/feet. my rings are tight; cannot remove

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Work can change: fluid levels. Especially being on ones feet causes water to fall to the bottom of feet. Use of hands can cause swelling and fluid in hands. It could be a lot of other serious problems, but generally it isn't. Changes in intake of salt and fluid might help or a mild diuretic.

Answered 4/17/2021

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