What should I do if my leg is swollen? The reasons for this phenomenon can be different. It is important to diagnose the disease in time and begin treatment.
The foot has swelled up: the reasons
The main thing - to understand, because of what you have swelled upleg. The reasons can be different - trauma (from a slight bruise to a dislocation or fracture), joint diseases (including arthritis), diseases of the digestive tract and genitourinary system, excessive physical activity and so on. The leg can swell even because of wearing uncomfortable shoes or when standing for a long time in a standing position.
Painful edema is more common in case of problems with the vessels or in diseases of the nervous system, metabolic disorders or muscle diseases.
Swollen leg: causes and treatment
Most diseases can be easily eliminated ifthey are diagnosed at an early stage. Do not rely on different ointments - it is important to understand the underlying cause that caused the ailment. Puffiness badly affects the work of the heart and other organs, so you need to treat the symptom with attention.
Address to the osteopath, which will help to normalize the work of the body, restore metabolism and improve the work of blood vessels.
If you have a cold swelling that appearsin the evening or in the morning after awakening and is localized on the lower legs, it can speak of heart failure. With prolonged circulation, the waist may swell. If the disease progresses, the hands begin to swell, dyspnea appears, and the body weight increases. If you notice such symptoms, immediately consult a doctor.
If you can not tell when you haveThe leg was swollen for the first time, the reasons for this condition can be covered in varicose veins. Such edema is formed gradually. Legs swell up towards evening, and asymmetrically. In the morning, usually, the swelling subsides. Symptoms of this condition are small hemorrhages, enlarged veins, trophic ulcers on the legs, limbs cold to the touch.
If the leg is red and swollen after an injury, consult a doctor. An impressive swelling indicates that the tissues are badly damaged.
If you have a hot, dense and painful swelling,which manifests itself constantly, regardless of the time of day and physical exertion, the cause may be phlebitis or thrombophlebitis. The pain is localized just above the thrombosis site. The intensity depends on how pronounced the inflammatory process is or how much the vessel is clogged. Address to the phlebologist.
При проблемах со щитовидной железой отекают ankles, the skin becomes waxy. Hair may fall out. Men have problems with potency, women have a menstrual cycle. Therapy will appoint an endocrinologist.
If you have a swollen right leg or bothlimbs, do not waste time on self-medication. The sooner a diagnosis is made, and the sooner you begin to conduct the appropriate procedures, the easier it will be to get rid of the existing problem.
