What should I do if my calves swell in the afternoon? How can I relieve it?

There are many reasons for calf swelling, which may be caused by muscle strain or leg disease. For leg swelling, you can take some measures to relieve it, such as massage or light exercise, and then go to the hospital for a detailed examination.

1. The lymph nodes on both sides of the pubic bone are key locations for blood flow. Press gently with your fingers until you can feel the heat in this area. The massage time is about 1 minute.

2. Hold your ankles with both hands, press with the thumbs of both hands, and massage from the front of the ankle upwards to the knee. Repeat at least 5 times.

3. Bend your legs slightly, hold your hands above your knees, and use your thumbs to massage from above the knees to the base of the thighs. Repeat at least 5 times.

4. Starting from the outside of the knee, use the thumbs of both hands to pull up the muscles above the knee, and then massage outwards, using the thumbs to relieve edema above the knee.

5. For people who stand or sit for a long time, make sure to get up and move around or massage for 5 to 10 minutes every 30 minutes. Exercise can also prevent edema. Regular jogging or brisk walking are effective ways to prevent edema.

6. When seasons change, be sure to keep your legs warm. Especially in summer, when you are wearing shorts in an air-conditioned room, it is best to cover your legs with a small blanket.

7. Develop the habit of soaking your feet every day. Foot soaking can not only relieve fatigue and stress, it can also accelerate blood circulation throughout the body. When soaking your feet, be sure to cover your ankles with hot water. You can also add some essential oils that have the effect of draining edema. The best time for soaking your feet is 30-40 minutes.