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Sausage Fingers and Swollen Feet? It’s Time to Beat the Heat.
Easy tips on reducing fluid retention in your hands and feet.
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Do your hands and feet look like overcooked sausages in the summer?
Summer is here, and as the temperature rises you might notice an unpleasant side effect: swollen hands and feet. If this has ever happened to you, you know that the swelling can be uncomfortable and even limit your activities.
What makes your feet and hands puffy when it’s hot outside
Heat and Humidity: Warm weather is generally the cause of your discomfort. The combination of heat and humidity cause your blood vessels to dilate, which in turn cause increased blood flow to your hands and feet. When it settles in, your tissues swell.
Sweating and Dehydration: It sounds counterintuitive, but excessive sweating is known to cause fluid retention. It creates a paradoxical…
