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Will putting small sand bags on swollen feet. help from getting more swollen? this was done to me 50 yrs ago. i was only 8yrs old. mom dies not rememb
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No: No, it will not. Swollen feet at your age and gender could be from hypertension, kidney disease, etc and not be localized to only feet issues. Please get evaluated by your pcp. Hope this answers your question.
Answered 8/30/2013
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Nope : See your internist to evaluate your cardiac status and kidney function. Perhaps a diuretic may help you.
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