Why do my hands and feet swell in the summer?

If your rings or shoes suddenly feel considerably tighter during the sunny season, you might be experiencing a common condition called heat oedema

Simple things like keeping your legs elevated when you’re sitting down and moving around regularly can help manage recurring heat oedema in the summer months.

Staying hydrated, keeping legs elevated and wearing comfortable shoes are all key to dealing with uncomfortable swelling this summer, say the experts.

While we tend to rejoice at the arrival blue skies and sunshine, hot weather can unfortunately sometimes have painful, swollen consequences on our feet and hands.