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It depends upon the cause. You would need to be more specific. Also, do consult with a physician.

If you are noticing edema in the arms and feet you may have non-pitting edema. However, Edema can be caused by a multitude of diseases or complications from said diseases. Typically edema is present in people with Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) or people with CHF (Congestive Heart Failure). There are many more reasons that can cause swelling but as mentioned above it is always better to consult your doctor to have tests run.

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use a warm compress if there is a head on it be sure to sqeeze the infection out.my daughter just had that and was put on antibotics for it

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keep your hand above the level of your heart

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To reduce swelling in the wrist apply a cold pack or ice. Keep the wrist from swelling keep it elevated. Another way to keep swelling down is to wrap the wrist with an Ace wrap.

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Talk to your dotor. Try taking Advil or another anti-inflamitory.

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Put them in cold water (preferably with ice in a tub). This should reduce swelling rather quickly. (within a few minutes to a half hour)

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elevation elevate on a pillow

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Put a bag of ice over it.

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