I AM 60 AND FOR THE 1ST TIME MY FEET HAVE SWOLLEN UP, BEEN 3 DAYS, SLOWLY GOING DOWN, WHAT IS IT?!

As you get older you become less active and gravity pulls your body fluids down, hence your feet and ankles get puffy..Go to the pharmacy and get a mild diuretic and take one of those a day or ask your Dr. to prescribe one for you..keeping them elevated when sitting will help you also.Health Question & Answer

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Swollen ankles are referred to as an edema caused by abnormal fluid build up and are usually an indication of poor circulation. Ankle and foot swelling is common in the following situations:

Prolonged standing
Prolonged periods of immobilsation (such as long haul travel or bed bound patients)
Athleticism
Pregnancy
Being overweight
Increased age
Muscular injury or burns
Insect bites or stings
Infection
Some medications such as hormones, steroids, anti depressants

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Treatment
See your doctor. The sooner the cause is identified and treated, the less potential damage to your circulatory system occurs. It

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