Why do feet swell in summer – and how to avoid swelling?

In the summer heat, swelling of the feet is a common complaint. Wellies are lovely in summer, but not the best choice for longer walks.

Lovely weather and still on holiday – get moving! A bouncy start to a holiday turns to exhaustion in the afternoon, when your feet start to feel numb and swollen in the middle of a day of sightseeing. What’s wrong?

 

 

 

 

 

Swelling of the feet is a common complaint in the summer months, whatever your age or fitness level. Swelling is the result of impaired function of the venous valves and fluid build-up in the tissues of the feet.

Swelling can be caused by venous insufficiency or other conditions, but mild swelling can also occur in people with healthy veins.

So what can you do to prevent swelling from interfering with your holiday?