Question:
What causes swollen ankles and water retention.
I am avoiding sodium as much as possible, and I have cut out caffeine. I drink an average of 6 liters of water a day cardio exercises 5 times a week. I am a 42 year old female, not on any birth control. I am going to the doctors tomorrow and would like a strong diuretic to help with the retention. Any advise you can give me would be very appreciated.
Answer:
Causes of swollen ankles
- standing for long periods of time
- a long flight
- some women experience swollen ankles during their periods; sometimes even pregnancy can cause swollen ankles.
- Sometimes diseases such as heart disease and kidney or liver failure, can result in excess fluid buildup (edema). This could lead to swelling not only of the ankles but also of the feet and lower legs. A blockage or congestion of the lymphatic system can cause a type of water retention known as lymphoedema (lymphedema), which is common after some types of surgery.
Home Remedies for Swollen Foot and Water Retention (Edema)
- Rub warm mustard oil on the affected areas. Continue this at least for a few days and observe if the swelling goes down.
- Grind some mustard seeds and soak in water. Apply to the swollen areas. Leave it for a few hours.
- To get rid of excess fluid in the body cells and cavities, Apple cider vinegar has been found to be useful.
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