Patient's question:
Because I need to prepare for the postgraduate entrance exam, I need to sit for more than 12 hours a day. My ankles swelled, and later, after taking a few days off from studying and sitting less, the swelling in my ankles completely disappeared. Now, after continuing to study, the swelling has returned. How can I relieve it?Doctor's answer:
Hello, there are many causes of edema, such as physiological edema and pathological edema. Pathological edema can be further divided into cardiac edema. According to your description, if you are in this situation, the edema is normal. Usually, the swelling will gradually subside with a few days of rest and activity, so there is no need to worry. You can also raise your legs and soak in hot water, which can help accelerate blood circulation and eliminate edema. If necessary, you can take some anti-edema medication for treatment.