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few days. This peripheral edema occurs because a weaker heart can’t push blood efficiently, causing fluid to leak into surrounding tissues. Guidelines from both the American Heart Association and Mayo Clinic highlight leg swelling as a classic marker of early heart strain.
The key detail: it’s usually worse at the end of the day and improves slightly after elevating your legs. Sudden changes like this deserve prompt attention because
