How Do You Reduce Swollen Ankles?
Swollen ankles or edema, doesn’t just happen to pregnant ladies but can affect each and every one of us at any stage of life. There are many reasons why ankles swell varying from too much sodium in the diet, sodium retention, obesity, neuromuscular disorders, taking birth control pills or hormone therapy, laxative abuse, diuretic abuse, allergic reactions, trauma or poor diet/malnutrition and standing too long. Some, or all of these causes may contribute to swollen ankles. Embarrassing and inconvenient, swollen ankles may interfere with your lifestyle and your plans. Drink plenty of water: Flush your system with lots of water; I know this may seem like the opposite thing to do when you are retaining fluid, but flushing the fluid away with more water is effective and you will soon see a reduction in the swelling. Elevate your legs above your heart: Sitting in a recliner with it in fully reclined mode, will do wonders for your swollen ankles. If no recliner is available, then lying flat
