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What can be done to stop my ankles swelling without sitting with them higher than my head?
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Support stockings: Support stockings can prevent fluid accumulation in the ankles and legs. See your local foot doc for the correct size and pressure and an evaluation for possible causes.
Answered 5/23/2015
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