Elevating legs above heart level for periods throughout the day to reduce fluid accumulation through gravity.

Graduated compression stockings to prevent fluid accumulation in the legs during the day.

Reducing salt intake to decrease fluid retention as sodium causes the body to retain water.

Regular walking and calf muscle exercises to activate the muscle pump and promote venous return from the legs.

Magnesium supplementation particularly for premenstrual oedema and fluid retention associated with hormonal changes.

Dandelion leaf tea as a natural diuretic for mild fluid retention.

Prescription diuretics (furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) for significant oedema related to heart, kidney or liver disease.

Avoiding prolonged static positions that worsen fluid accumulation in the legs.

Horse chestnut seed extract (aescin) for chronic venous insufficiency oedema. One of the most evidence-based herbal remedies for leg swelling.

Reducing alcohol consumption which causes vasodilation and fluid retention contributing to oedema.