Why are my legs swollen UK?
Common causes of swollen ankles, feet and legs eating too much salty food. being overweight. being pregnant – read about swollen ankles, feet and fingers in pregnancy. taking certain medicines – such as some blood pressure medicines, contraceptive pills, antidepressants or steroids.
Why do old people’s legs swell up?
Edema (or swelling) of the lower limbs is common in older adults. The most common cause (about 70%) of leg edema is due to Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI). Other serious causes of edema include congestive heart failure, kidney disease, and liver disease.
When should I worry about leg swelling?
Seek emergency medical care if you have leg swelling and any of the following signs or symptoms, which can indicate a blood clot in your lungs or a serious heart condition: Chest pain. Difficulty breathing. Shortness of breath with exertion or lying flat in bed.
How do I get rid of fluid in my legs?
Home Care
- Put your legs on pillows to raise them above your heart while lying down.
- Exercise your legs.
- Follow a low-salt diet, which may reduce fluid buildup and swelling.
- Wear support stockings (sold at most drugstores and medical supply stores).
- When traveling, take breaks often to stand up and move around.
Why would one leg swell and not the other?
Some of the causes for swelling in only one leg include: Infection in the foot or leg. Muscle strain or tear in the affected leg. Blockage of the leg’s lymphatic system.
What to eat to reduce swelling in legs?
Magnesium-rich foods (tofu, spinach, cashews) Magnesium deficiency causes water retention in the body. Therefore, when you are suffering from swollen feet, eat magnesium-rich foods. These include tofu, spinach, cashews, almonds, dark chocolate, broccoli and avocados.
How much water should I drink to reduce swelling?
Limit how much water you drink. If you have swelling, drink less than 2 quarts or 2 liters a day of all fluids. Ask your doctor what he or she recommends for you. Wear support stockings to prevent water build-up in your legs.
What can cause one leg to swell?
Some of the causes for swelling in only one leg include:
- Infection in the foot or leg.
- Muscle strain or tear in the affected leg.
- Blockage of the leg’s lymphatic system.
- A Baker’s cyst (located behind the knee)
- Long-term problem with a vein not working well (venous insufficiency)
Does drinking water help swelling go down?
1. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day. Though it might seem counterintuitive, getting enough fluids actually helps reduce swelling. When your body isn’t hydrated enough, it holds onto the fluid it does have.
Can a swollen leg be a symptom of something else?
Having ‘swollen legs’ is a symptom itself, but legs can be swollen in different ways. The clue to the cause (and therefore the treatment) may well be in the type of swelling. The swelling can be: One-sided or both-sided.
What causes swelling in the ankles, feet and legs?
Swelling in the ankles, feet or legs often goes away on its own. See a GP if it does not get better in a few days. Swelling in the ankles, feet and legs is often caused by a build-up of fluid in these areas, called oedema. taking certain medicines – such as some blood pressure medicines, contraceptive pills, antidepressants or steroids
How are diuretics used to treat swollen legs?
Diuretics increase the amount of fluid that the kidney filters off to be passed in your wee (urine). So when you take diuretics you eventually pee away some of the fluid which was collecting around your legs. However, diuretics are not used for many causes of swollen legs. A few examples of some treatments of some common causes are as follows.
What kind of pain does Victoria Abbott Fleming have?
Victoria Abbott-Fleming was diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and suffered swelling and terrible ulcers on her right leg which later progressed to her left leg. She’s pictured before the condition took hold with her husband Michael (Image: Victoria Abbott-Fleming was called to the bar in October 2002.