Author

Carla R. Atkinson

Carla R. Atkinson, RN, CRNI, is a home health nurse who visits rural patients recovering from hospital stays. She writes about home cardiovascular care. She previously provided bedside care on medical-surgical units after earning her BSN from North Dakota State University. In her 11 years of nursing, Atkinson has centered her practice on circulation checks and managing leg swelling.

Why Am I So Tired After Walking?
Can Heat Cause Ankles to Swell? Causes and Relief
Can Feet Swell From Heat? Why It Happens & What to Do
Why Would One Foot Swell and Not the Other?
Is a Hot Tub Good for Swollen Legs?
Can Compression Socks Cause Calf Pain?
What Causes Leg Pain When Standing Still?
Why Do My Feet Go Numb When Elevated?
Why Do I Swell in the Heat? Causes & Prevention
How to Reduce Swelling in Legs and Ankles Fast
What Does Standing for a Long Time Do to Your Body?
Can Salt Cause Swollen Feet? Reasons and Remedies
What to Do for Leg Cramps After Flying
Why Do My Legs Feel Heavy When Climbing Stairs?
Why Does My Jaw Hurt When I Exercise?
Why Is My Leg Swollen From the Knee Down?
How to Get Fluid Off Your Feet and Reduce Swelling
What Helps With Ankle Swelling? Remedies That Work
Do Compression Socks Help With Standing All Day?
What Do Ankle Compression Socks Do?
Do Compression Socks Help With Leg Cramps?
Are Compression Socks Good for Walking All Day?
Why Do My Feet Swell in the Shower?
Should I Be Concerned If My Legs Feel Heavy?
Does Massaging Feet Help Circulation?
Why Do My Hands Get So Cold When Gaming?
Do Fingers Swell in High Altitude?
Why Do My Feet Swell When Driving Long Distance?
Why Do My Hands Swell When Exercising?
Can Poor Circulation Cause Joint Pain?