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Suggest Cause &medication For Frequent Swelling Of Feet In Elderly

For the past 2 years, each time I travel to the tropics, 13 to 15 straight hour flight, my feet become swollen and will be on and off like that throughout my three weeks vacation there from the USA. What causes this and what can I do to take care of this problem? I m 63 years old and takes Losartan-HCTZ 100-12.5mg
Tue, 5 Aug 2014
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hello, thanks for your query, it is common in sitting for prolonged hours can cause edema( swelling) of feet and dependent parts in obese persons.. maintain ur Bp in normal limits, consume salt restricted diet, keep ur limbs elevated by putting a pillow under d limbs for 2-4 hrs will relieve d swelling. in persistent cases do renal parameters. all d best. take care.
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Suggest Cause &medication For Frequent Swelling Of Feet In Elderly

hello, thanks for your query, it is common in sitting for prolonged hours can cause edema( swelling) of feet and dependent parts in obese persons.. maintain ur Bp in normal limits, consume salt restricted diet, keep ur limbs elevated by putting a pillow under d limbs for 2-4 hrs will relieve d swelling. in persistent cases do renal parameters. all d best. take care.