Elevate your feet above heart level
Reduce salt intake
Stay hydrated
Move and walk regularly
Avoid sitting or standing for long periods
Wear compression socks
Massage your feet and legs gently
Apply a cold compress
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting shoes
Limit alcohol intake
Lose excess weight if needed
Check for injury or overuse
Manage underlying conditions like diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, or venous problems
Review medications that may cause swelling
Seek medical care if swelling is sudden, severe, one-sided, painful, red, warm, or linked to shortness of breath