Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs Swollen feetUpdated: 2018-05-24Self-careSelf-care measures include losing excess weight, elevating legs above the heart, exercise, and compression stockings. Eating a low-salt diet also may help. When to seek immediate medical careSee a doctor immediately if: Shortness of breath Chest pain Fever When to make a doctor's appointmentMake an appointment to see a doctor if: Unexplained and persistent Painful Warm, red, or inflamed History of heart, liver, or kidney disease © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use