@doctortim.md: Why do your legs get swollen (leg edema)? 👨‍⚕️These are general tips and are meant to be educational (not direct medical advice). Each person’s case can be different! 1️⃣ Elevate your legs when sitting or lying in bed. Gravity pulls blood down, so using a stool or pillow to elevate the legs can help. 2️⃣ Live an active lifestyle. Exercise promotes healthy circulation throughout the body. This is why we often recommend people periodically walk in airplanes, which helps prevent blood clots. 3️⃣ Consider eating less sodium (salt) (unless your doctor tells you otherwise). Salt likes to pull in fluid, which raises blood pressure and causes swelling. 4️⃣ For those who suffer from malnutriton: low protein promotes swelling. Eat a healthy, balanced diet, with special attention to protein intake. 5️⃣ For those who don’t have blood clots in the legs, compression stockings could help redistribute fluid/decrease swelling. #swelling #lymphedema #healthtips #medschool #internalmedicine #LearnOnTikTok

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