Elevate your feet above heart level several times a day
Reduce salt intake
Stay hydrated
Walk regularly and avoid sitting or standing for long periods
Wear compression stockings if recommended by a doctor
Lose excess weight if needed
Avoid tight shoes and socks
Massage feet and legs gently
Limit alcohol intake
Review medications with a doctor if swelling started after a new medicine
Treat underlying causes such as heart, kidney, liver, or vein problems
Seek medical care urgently if swelling is sudden, painful, one-sided, red, warm, or linked to shortness of breath