Swollen feet
A wide range of people, especially the elderly, suffer from uneven swellings in the feet or legs, resulting in obvious swelling and large volume, making it difficult for the patient to wear normal shoes or move and stand normally. Swollen feet are often associated with serious health problems only in rare cases accompanied by severe heart problems or a blood clot.
If the swelling is in one foot, it is likely to be a problem with the bones or joints of the leg alone and has nothing to do with any other member, but if the swelling in both feet, it may be the cause Other health problems such as physical stress, long standing, or continuous sitting without movement, and can be a sign of heart disease if accompanied by pain or chest tightness, and swelling caused by blood clots must be accompanied by strong pain in the thigh or leg with cold feet and pale Their color.
Common causes of swelling of the feet
- Endothelial injury: It means swelling of the feet caused by the accumulation of fluid in the body, especially in the areas of the legs and feet.
- Myocardial infarction or complete failure.
- Use of some anti-inflammatory drugs or other medications for diabetics, blood pressure or depression.
- Acute and chronic venous insufficiency.
- Chronic or acute renal failure, or renal vascular problems responsible for filtration of sediment and filtering of fluids from impurities.
- High blood pressure in the pregnant woman or what is known as septicemia.
- Swelling of membranes near the heart or so-called pericarditis.
- Sit or stand for long and continuous hours to work.
- Inflammation of the vein “blood clot in the leg”, or blockages in the lymphatic tissue.
- Having strong muscle ligaments.
- Osteoporosis or rheumatoid arthritis.
- The incidence of gout caused by a significant increase in uric acid.
- The presence of fracture or sharp torsions in the ankle or footbone.
General tips for treating swelling of the feet
- Reduce the intake of sodium salts in food, which is more common in canned food and fast food.
- A healthy diet and a suitable diet for weight loss.
- Wear compression socks when working or sitting long, with continuous movement of the feet.
- Lift your legs up when you feel swollen feet for approximately a quarter of an hour during the day.
