i have some edema in my legs. BMI 25.0. BP between 110-120/60-75. HR in the 80ies. Cholesterol 145, triglycerides 40, HDL 57, LDL 75, HbA1C 5.4. All bloodwork WNL except for ApoB of 58 and Lp-PLA2 of 212.27 Can exercise help?
Age 50
Female
Medications: NA
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Hello. Yes strengthening your calf muscles along with cardiomuscular exercise can help eliminate your edema. Start with minimum exercises and then gradually increase. Limiting sodium and increasing potassium also helps. Regards