My swollen feet

I am a 25-year-old male who is slightly overweight. I drink occasionally. After getting drunk at night, I slept for three to four hours and went on a trip for six to seven hours, sitting. After that, I got home, and I noticed my ankles were getting swollen. Please help.

Andrew (by SMS)

Based on your description, the swelling in your ankles may be due to a combination of alcohol consumption, inadequate sleep, dehydration, and long periods of sitting during your journey. Ankle pitting edema that occurs following a night of alcohol consumption, poor sleep, dehydration, and sitting for six to seven hours on your way out is commonly brought about by the accumulation of fluid in the body due to immobility and consumption of alcohol.

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In a healthy 25-year-old, this can happen occasionally and may improve within a day or two with, Walking, Hydration, Leg elevation and Reduced salt intake. However, persistent, worsening, or recurrent swelling should not be ignored because edema can also be related to problems involving the, Heart, Kidneys, Liver, Veins, Blood clots. Since you are overweight and have had prolonged sitting, monitor the situation closely. Avoid alcohol excess, stay hydrated, and seek medical evaluation if the swelling does not resolve quickly or if any concerning symptoms develop.