Living Well with Heart Failure Booklet English | Page 16

How Do I Feel Today?

4. Do I have swelling?

Swelling in your legs or belly can be a sign that your body is holding on to too much water. This is easy to check.

To check for swelling each morning:

• Press firmly into the skin on the front part of your lower leg or around your belly.
• If your finger makes a pit in your skin, you have swelling in that area.
• Be aware of how much swelling is usual for you and look for changes.
DOING WELL: No swelling
CALL YOUR DOCTOR: Swelling in ankle or shin. Increased swelling in your belly, feeling more bloated
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