Recognise the swell to beat the swell Watch our informative video and test your knowledge with our short quiz. Quiz Which of the following can be an early sign of lower limb swelling? Sudden bruising after exercise Socks or shoes feeling tighter by the end of the day Cold hands and feet None Why is it important not to ignore ongoing leg or ankle swelling? Swelling always goes away on its own It only affects comfort, not health Untreated swelling can lead to infections and long-term problems Rest alone is always enough to treat swelling None What is one action that can help manage or reduce lower limb swelling? Avoiding all movement Always Keeping the skin dry Speaking to a health professional for assessment and advice Wearing tight shoes to reduce fluid build-up None Time's up Follow us on social media! Stay up to date with Wound Aware across Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Sign up to the Be Wound Aware newsletter Sign up