The swelling of the feet is a condition of the feet muscles that have excessive buildup of the fluid. This may result in a rapid gain in weight in a short period of time.
The swelling of the lower part of the legs is commonly seen during the warmer months of the year like the summer season. A person standing or walking for quite sometime are more likely to have feet swelling.
It occurs during the third trimester of pregnancy that results in swelling of the lower legs and feet. In fact it is seen that almost 90 percent of the pregnant women have this problem.
Causes of Swelling Feet
What causes feet swelling? The main reason for swelling feet is because the fluid in the tissues builds up and these fluids are pulled down towards the feet and ankles causing such kind of swelling. The swelling can be symptoms of a chronic condition that may occur in the kidney, liver and the heart and also the blood vessels.
Some of the causes of swelling are given below:
• Eating a less healthy food that is high in salt and carbohydrates.
• Pregnancy
• Birth control pills or any hormonal replacement therapy pills
• PMS
• Muscle injury
• Sodium retention
• Any kind of muscle injury
• Varicose veins
• History of phlebitis
• Reactions caused due to allergy
• Preeclampsia
• Neuromuscular disorders
• Laxative abuse
• Trauma
• Diuretics abuse
• Drug abuse
Symptoms of Feet Swelling
At first, the swelling of the feet and that of the ankles appear which gradually progresses with the period of time. In a worst case scenario in long term swelling of the feet, usually causes pitting which occurs while pressing the affected area for few seconds. This may also lead to indentation. However it is observed that continued swelling of th...
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• Swelling feet are very common during pregnancy which can be treated by using sesame seeds. In a glass of water, soak twenty sesame seeds and keep it overnight. The next morning drink them in empty stomach.
• Palm sugar is also effective to reduce swelling feet. In two cups of water add a full teaspoon of palm sugar. To this add two tablespoon of fennel seeds. Now the whole mixture until the liquid is reduces to half. The dose of the drink should be three times a day that reduces the swelling and also protect the feet from further swelling.
Apart from all the home remedies for swelling feet, resting the feet in short intervals of time, stretching and feet exercise are also beneficial for swelling feet. A good well-balanced diet which basically contains all the important nutrients and minerals prevents feet swelling.
Your breath can have a sweet smell caused by the high levels of ketones in the body. Being a diabetic you are also prone to losing sensation in the lower extremities causing it to be difficult to notice any pain or injury in your feet. It can also cause your skin to dry and crack on your feet. It is extremely important to keep an eye on your feet to make sure no damage is done.
Icing and elevating the foot help keep the swelling down in the foot. Doing excises like calf raises will help streghthen the muscles around the
The first non-operative treatment is physical therapy, which is the treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods. The methods include massages, heat treatments, and different exercises. The second non-operative treatment is ice and heat application. This method includes the use of ice and heat to stimulate blood flow and decrease swelling. The use of ice applied with compression and elevation treat patellar dislocation. (Arbuthnot, 1) In the same way, Heat is also used. Heating therapies are considered to be superficial or deep. Deep heating involves conversion of energy from one form to another within the tissues such as acoustic energy or diathermy. Superficial heating occurs by conduction such as hot pack, hot spa, and radiation. (Arbuthnot, 2) The third non-operative treatment is electrical stimulation. Electrical stimulation is a therapy that passes an electrical current to an affected area of the body. This type of stimulation alters muscle’s contractility which then increases blood flow to the tissues of the thigh. The picture below shows a patient who is receiving electrical stimulation. The fourth non-operative treatments are braces and patellar taping. Braces are used to restore proper alignment. Similarly, Patellar taping is used to provide stability for the knee. It seems to be a safe and effective way to treat patellar dislocation. (Aminaka,
Over time, constant wearing of heels will lead to chronic pain and destruction of
In most cases the condition that leads to the neuropathy would need to be treated and may help control if not complete alleviate neuropathy. For example, controlling the blood sugar can reduce the neuropathy in diabetics. There are steps a person should follow at home to prevent infections. Inspecting the hands and feet on a regular basis. Never go barefoot or wear to tight fitting footwear. Decreasing or quitting smoking can help to improve the neuropathy sensations as well. There are also medications that can be prescribe to treat this condition. Anticonvulsants, antidepressants, and opioids are some oral medications that can be prescribed. There are also topical medications such as lidocaine patches or capsaicin cream can be used to decrease the pain caused by neuropathy. Physical therapy along with acupuncture have also been used to treat neuropathy.
Plantar fasciitis is caused from muscles and ligaments that alter the calcaneous (the big bone on hill of foot) (Daniels and Morrell 2012). The alteration of these muscles and ligaments will inflict pain and discomfort on the patient, and if not treated will cause failure of ligaments, bones, and muscles. The patient was tested with a simple squat technique that showed his heels were coming off the ground (Daniels and M...
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When the dermatitis is just beginning to develop, it may itch. You should not scratch the area because it would tear the skin and cause the fluid to leak. If you do not get treatment, the skin may begin to thicken and become hard and dark brown. At this stage, ulcers may form on the inside of your ankle.
Swelling of your legs and feet, as a result of fluid building up - this may also affect other parts of your body
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The legs are like the second heart of the body, daily your feet have suffered the torture of body weight, moving frequently, high heels, ... so before going to bed you take 20 minutes to soak the feet with warm water mixed with salt, warm water, warm tea brewed ginger ... to have healthy legs, soft, relieve the pressure, the stress in your life and have a good sleep; for younger people daily soak for 15-20 minutes, the elderly can last for 20-30 minutes, the water temperature should not exceed 40 degrees Celsius.