Edema is swelling of the feet and lower leg as a result of fluid leaking from small blood vessels and accumulating in the surrounding tissue.  Mild edema may result from sitting or standing in one place too long.  Eating salty foods may also cause swelling to occur. Pregnancy and obesity can also cause the feet to become swollen.  Trauma can also cause localized edema to occur.  Certain medications can also cause swelling of extremities.   Swelling however may be a symptom of a more serious underlying disease and should be evaluated by your physician.  

Footsuppystore.com carries the full line of Sigvaris compression stockings for the management of edema.  The Sigvaris line carries low compression stocking for mild edema such as that associated with pregnancy.  The line also carries high compression stocking for the management of venous insufficiency and lymph edema.  

For control of edema due to inflammation and injury footsupplystore.com carries Co-Flex Wrap for compression of the digits, Darco DCS plantar fasciitis sleeve for edema due to inflammation of the heel, as well as, a variety of braces and supports for the foot and ankle.

Edema and swelling of the feet can make fitting into shoe gear extremely difficult.  Footsupplystore.com carries several adjustable surgical shoes that can be used to accommodate for swelling.  In addition we carry extra depth shoes and slippers which will provide plenty of room for swollen feet.