Why is the back of the elderly's hand swollen?

For the elderly, every uncomfortable reaction in the body should be diagnosed in time so that the correct method of treatment can be found. This is because the elderly’s bodies are in a stage of degeneration, and if not treated in time, more serious consequences may occur. However, some elderly people find that the back of their hands swells up inexplicably. So what causes the back of their hands to swell up inexplicably?

First, idiopathic senile edema. This type of edema is mostly due to the loose subcutaneous tissue spaces in the elderly, which allows water to easily penetrate into the tissue spaces and form subcutaneous edema. For this type of edema, patients do not need treatment. As long as they pay more attention in daily life and massage their legs properly every day, the edema can be effectively relieved. In addition, you should supplement some protein in your daily life and strengthen physical exercise.

Second, endocrine diseases. The vasomotor ability and sweat gland secretion function of the elderly are reduced, and the evaporation through the skin will reduce the water content, which will lead to the decline of heart, kidney and lung function, and cause endocrine dysfunction. Therefore, elderly people suffering from edema should actively treat these diseases. Only by controlling the primary disease can the occurrence of edema be reduced. You should wear shoes and socks with appropriate tightness to prevent skin damage. For patients with severe edema, medications can be used reasonably under the guidance of a doctor.

Third, other diseases. If the patient's body edema is caused by other diseases in the body, the patient should first determine the cause and then carry out targeted treatment. First, the primary disease must be treated, and then the swelling of hands and feet can be effectively relieved.

Nowadays, many elderly people will feel uncomfortable and swollen in their legs after sitting for a long time. If you gently press your calf with your hand, a dent will appear. In fact, there are many reasons that cause swelling of the hands and legs in the elderly in daily life. Some are idiopathic senile edema, but some are related to endocrine diseases. Therefore, in order to achieve a thorough treatment, the cause of the disease should be identified first.