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Nov 2, 2019 · Edema is the fancy medical term for "swelling", and peripheral edema is the term for swelling of the legs. In this video we discuss common causes and answer...
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Leg Swelling affects up to 50% of adults. So What are the Causes of Leg Swelling, Swollen feet, and ankle edema? Not all swelling is lymphedema. So what is i...
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This article is about swelling in the ankles, feet or legs. It explains the causes of swelling and provides information on how to treat it at home. The article also mentions when to see a GP and what kind of treatment can be expected for swelling that does not go away on its own.
Swelling in the ankles, feet and legs is often caused by a build-up of fluid. It should go away on its own but see GP if it does not improve after treating at home for a few days.
Common causes include standing or sitting too long, eating too much salt food, being overweight, taking certain medicines and having problems with kidneys/liver/heart.
Symptoms include swollen or puffy skin, shiny stretched skin and changes in skin colour.
Raise your legs on pillows when you can; get gentle exercise like walking to improve blood flow; wear wide comfortable shoes with low heel & soft sole; wash dry & moisturise your feet to avoid infections. Do not stand or sit for long periods of time & do not wear tight clothes socks or shoes that are too tight.
See GP if swelling has not improved after treating it at home for a few days; gets worse; only one ankle foot leg is swollen without obvious cause such as injury etc.; severe painful sudden swelling starts etc.. Call 111 if short breath struggling to breathe chest feels heavy painful coughing up blood which needs immediate treatment in hospital .
Nov 16, 2023 · There are many causes of swollen feet, including a sprained ankle, blood clot in the leg, heart failure, or preeclampsia. Find out more here.
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- There are numerous possible causes of edema or swelling in the feet. Common causes include: staying in the same position for a length of time high...
- If swollen feet occur alongside shortness of breath, chest pain, or pressure in the chest, seek immediate medical attention. It might be a sign of...
- Tips for getting rid of swollen feet can depend on the underlying cause, but may include: soaking the feet in cool water massaging the feet raising...
- Dehydration does not cause swollen feet. However, hydrating more than necessary, or more than the body can cope with, may result in swelling. A per...
Aug 21, 2020 · We’ll tell you about some possible causes of foot, leg, and ankle swelling. We’ll also explain how to treat and prevent swelling in your lower extremities.
Jul 3, 2017 · What causes one swollen leg? There are numerous causes including: Injuries - for example, fractures, sprains, large bruises. Wear and tear arthritis (osteoarthritis) - in particular this might affect a knee (or both knees) or the big toe(s). Joint problems caused by inflammation - for example, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis ...
