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What Causes Swelling In My Feet Ans Ankles?

had heart stent put in 4 months ago due to heart attack that was brought on by severe pnemonia that put me on life support.a week ago my feet and ankles started to swell, getting less swelling,but still there.called my doctor,won't prescibe water pill,till he see's me sometime next week,any over the counter suggestions
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Hello and thank you for your question. There are no over the counter pills that you can take but there are some things you can do to decrease the swelling. Cutting out all salt in your diet is very important. This means not adding salt to your food but also avoiding prepared foods such as processed meats, canned foods and eating out at locations that do not use salt restrictions. Propping your feet up so that they are above the level of your heart can help also using support hose or compression stockings can decrease the swelling. Walking or just moving your legs around while you are sitting around get help get the fluid moving out of your legs as well. If you develop shortness of breath or chest pain you need to go to Emergency
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What Causes Swelling In My Feet Ans Ankles?

Hello and thank you for your question. There are no over the counter pills that you can take but there are some things you can do to decrease the swelling. Cutting out all salt in your diet is very important. This means not adding salt to your food but also avoiding prepared foods such as processed meats, canned foods and eating out at locations that do not use salt restrictions. Propping your feet up so that they are above the level of your heart can help also using support hose or compression stockings can decrease the swelling. Walking or just moving your legs around while you are sitting around get help get the fluid moving out of your legs as well. If you develop shortness of breath or chest pain you need to go to Emergency Best regards.