Elevate your legs above heart level for 20–30 minutes
Walk or do gentle ankle pumps every hour
Reduce salt intake immediately
Wear compression stockings if appropriate
Avoid sitting or standing still for long periods
Drink enough water
Loosen tight clothing around the legs
Apply a cool compress for 10–15 minutes
Massage the legs gently toward the heart
Lie on your left side if swelling is from pregnancy
Avoid alcohol
Limit very salty, processed, and packaged foods
Seek urgent medical care if swelling is sudden, one-sided, painful, red, warm, or with shortness of breath