共享音频

Red flags of edema. Number one: Swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet. Number two: A heavy or tight feeling in the legs. And number three: Discomfort and pain when standing or walking. Sound familiar? You're probably dealing with edema. This happens when your lymphatic system fails to drain excess fluid from your tissues. The fluid has nowhere to go, so it pools in your legs, ankles, and feet. And if untreated, it only gets worse. I know because I've been there. Some days I couldn't eve