It is dispersed through the body. Picture a pump not stong enough to elevate the mass of water all at once but once moved up it can spread and disperse properly.
My ist wife had a problem like that with her MS and it was necessary that she wore Jobst stockings. It assisted with circulation and kept the swelling down.
Be very careful of that,there could be a clot hiding,if they ache or get sore thats a sign you better get to a doctor.it can also have something to with diabets,i'll have to ask the wife what all's envolved.
Thanks fellows, no pain involved. Just this pesky swelling in one leg.
Wonder once it is dispersed, if a man took a water pill if he could get rid of some of it?
My dad had this problem really bad before he had his bypass surgry.....and stroke....... since then had carated artery cleaned out, pace maker installed.... back and neck fused, new hip....
[Short answer: See your Dr. it could be some thing simple and easy to correct.
Long answer: The swelling is extracellular fluid. This fluid is collected by the Lymph system. Like veins, the only way the fluil is moved thru the system is by muscle contractions. When you elevate your legs gravity helps move the fluid thru the system. The lymph fluid enters the venous system and is recycled in to your blood.
