1. Elevate your legs One of the easiest ways to reduce swelling in your legs is by elevating them. When you raise your legs ...

What Is Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling? Foot, leg, and ankle swelling—also known as peripheral edema—refers to an accumulation of fluid in these parts of the body. The buildup of fluid is not ...

1. Standing for Hours at a Time If you work ... 11. Blood Clots Your legs can develop swelling and pain sitting for a long time without moving. These may be symptoms of a blood clot, or deep ...

That’s why a leg elevation pillow can be helpful in easing inflammation, lower extremity swelling, leg ulcers, and varicose veins, as well as decreasing the likelihood of blood clots ...