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My left foots been swollen for about a week 1/2 and it started when i started my new job. i worked 12 hour shifts and didnt get breaks.
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Orthostatic Edema: Elevate your leg above your heart when you take rest and it should gradually go down. Low dose diuretic for short period of time may fasten the swelling go down .
Answered 8/9/2018
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