What causes swelling in the legs and feet?

Swelling of the calves and feet is quite common in life. There are many causes, most of which are related to some diseases. The most common one is kidney disease. In addition, cardiogenic edema is also common in life. If there is a problem with the liver, it may also cause such edema. Therefore, when this kind of edema occurs, you must go to the hospital for examination in time and use regular methods for treatment.

What causes swelling in the legs and feet?

1. Cardiogenic edema.

Mainly a manifestation of right heart failure. But from your performance, it doesn't seem like it.

2. Nephrogenic edema.

Mainly various types of nephritis and kidney disease. The characteristics of edema are eyelid and facial edema in the early morning when getting up, which later develops into systemic edema, especially severe edema is common in nephrotic syndrome. According to your description and your age, this kind of edema is very likely, so it is better to go to the hospital for a urine test and blood biochemistry test, and a renal B-ultrasound if necessary.

3. Hepatic edema.

Common in patients with cirrhosis. If you don't have hepatitis, it can generally be ruled out.

4. Malnutrition edema.

It is mainly caused by long-term chronic wasting diseases, protein-losing gastrointestinal diseases, burns, etc., which lead to hypoproteinemia and thus cause edema. There are also other reasons for systemic edema. The systemic edema caused by premenstrual tension syndrome is characterized by mild edema of the eyelids, ankles and hands 7-14 days before menstruation, which may be accompanied by breast tenderness and pelvic heaviness. The edema gradually subsides after menstruation.

When edema occurs, limit the intake of water and salt; in order to excrete excess water from the body, it is best to eat more foods with diuretic effects. If the condition is serious and cannot be cured, you must see a doctor. If you want to take diuretics, you must get a doctor's diagnosis. It is best to avoid using diuretics.

The above is a detailed introduction. Here we remind you that you must develop good and healthy living habits in your life, so as to stay away from the torture of diseases and live a healthy, happy and positive life! Let us work together for a better tomorrow!