🦵💧 LEG SWELLING — NOT JUST “WATER RETENTION” If your legs are swollen, remember this: It can happen for many different reasons, and understanding the cause is the first step. Our body is 60% water. If you drink 8 glasses but only 6 come out, the extra water stays inside — and it usually collects in the legs, causing swelling. Why does it happen? 👣 Standing or walking too long (common in nurses & workers on their feet) 🧂 Salt–water imbalance in the body ❤️ Heart not pumping strongly → fluid g