Leg Edema Treatment

Leg edema treatment should start with the treatment of its underlying cause. Talk to your doctor or health care provider about treatment for your leg edema and to pinpoint the cause of the swelling. A number of tools and tests can be used to determine what is causing the edema.

Leg Edema Treatment Options

There are many options for leg edema treatment and symptom relief. Depending on the cause of your edema, your doctor may prescribe medication or recommend self-care leg edema treatments such as:

• Lowering your salt intake to help decrease water retention
• Lying down with your feet elevated for at least one hour each day to promote healthy blood flow between your heart and legs
• Taking an over-the-counter diuretic to help reduce the water and sodium retained by your kidneys
• Wearing compression stockings to help increase circulation in your legs and feet
• Avoiding sitting or standing for long periods of time to relieve the pressure on your legs
• Walking or exercising to get your blood moving in your legs and feet.