Elevate your legs above heart level several times a day
Walk regularly and avoid sitting or standing for long periods
Do ankle pumps, calf raises, and gentle leg exercises
Reduce salt intake
Wear compression stockings if recommended by a doctor
Stay hydrated
Maintain a healthy weight
Avoid tight clothing around the legs
Limit alcohol intake
Massage the legs gently toward the heart
Treat underlying causes such as heart, kidney, liver, or vein problems
Review medications with a doctor if swelling started after a new drug
Seek urgent medical care if swelling is sudden, one-sided, painful, red, or comes with shortness of breath