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How To Reduce Edema In The Legs And Feet Without Medication?

How can how can I control swelling of legs and feet without taking too much Lasix? Does this mean I will always be prone to congestive heart failure? What are dangerous levels in blood work and what type of bloodworm do I look for in lab results

.thank you. Irene Udollathide. Going to Doctor tomorrow.
Mon, 10 Apr 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
First, I must tell you that you if you have chronic leg swelling without any disease of the veins of the legs, then you are prone to congestive heart failure.
Weight management is a very important aspect for your health.
You can keep a pillow under your legs to reduce leg swelling. Also, if you are taking drugs like amlodipine for hypertension, you must avoid it and get them replace by some other drug.
You must check your Serum BNP levels and lipid profiles to known the status of your heart.
Take care,
Regards
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How To Reduce Edema In The Legs And Feet Without Medication?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. First, I must tell you that you if you have chronic leg swelling without any disease of the veins of the legs, then you are prone to congestive heart failure. Weight management is a very important aspect for your health. You can keep a pillow under your legs to reduce leg swelling. Also, if you are taking drugs like amlodipine for hypertension, you must avoid it and get them replace by some other drug. You must check your Serum BNP levels and lipid profiles to known the status of your heart. Take care, Regards