The rapidity and energy of our modern life takes a lot of effort and energy. Running a job, running the shops. We still have so little time to just relax in a chair and just relax. And when such a life, sooner or later there comes a time when we ask ourselves the question: why swollen legs and arms?
With such a problem faced by every woman in his life. A lot of the reasons that lead to the ugly swelling. What's going on at our feet, why they are starting to bother us, and how to make the swelling was gone?
The reasons leading to edema
Flat feet - a foot deformity. The very first bells on the development of the disease - a nagging pain in the feet and leg muscles of the lower leg and thigh. Usually in the evening there swelling that night subside. If the flat run, do not treat it, then you are guaranteed a clumsy, heavy and bound gait, constant pain in the legs.
For preventative measures should get special orthotics and start doing exercise for the feet. Treatment of flatfoot should go in the complex, aimed at the removal and reduction of pain and procedures to strengthen the calf muscles.
Varices suffer now more and more women. And if before the disease were in women of advanced age, now varicose veins younger. Why is this happening? Wearing a tight, narrow shoes, thin tights in the winter - we sometimes careless in pursuit of beauty. And paying the emergence of ugly veins and venous plexus swollen reddish-blue color on calves. With progressive varicose legs very swollen in the evening, starting in constant pain, a burning sensation and itching.
Swelling in the legs at first imperceptible, with the development of the disease, they become chronic, sometimes even appear on their feet terrible sores and wounds. Varicose veins treated quickly and easily in the early stages. It should be time to see a doctor and take all preventive measures.
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system
The existence of such problems indicates swelling in the ankles. In old age, swollen feet due to the presence of chronic diseases of the heart. This happens because when heart problems occur changes of the endocrine system in the body and retained sodium ions, which leads to excessive accumulation of fluid in the tissues. Recommend the necessary treatment can only be your doctor.
- "Elephant" or disease elephantiasis
Such exotic name disease was due to the presence of edema terrible that make legs looks like an elephant. Swelling larger arise due to stagnation of lymph under the skin. Lymph nodes can not cope with the load, there is a degradation in the event of illness. At the very beginning of the disease appears slight swelling feet, gradually swelling spread up the leg and the disease gets an awesome view. Leg becomes ugly and is shaped like an elephant leg. The disease can be cured by surgery in 90% of cases.
Kidneys are known to act as a pump system. If for some reason the job of the kidneys is suspended in the body is an accumulation of fluid and as a result, swelling in the legs. Such a condition is accompanied by migraine headaches, sleepiness, and even seizures. In severe cases, pulmonary edema.
Almost all women who are in the later stages of pregnancy, swollen. Particularly affected are the legs and arms. To understand why swollen feet during pregnancy, it should be noted that the body of a pregnant woman working for two and experience a double burden, which increases wear in the last months of the child. The kidneys can not cope with the load, and the accumulation of fluid in the body of a pregnant woman. Such swelling should be treated, otherwise you can provoke severe complication of preeclampsia. To help eliminate swelling during pregnancy may be the strictest diet and fluid intake records.
Very high heel - it is certainly nice. But long wearing showy shoes leads to swelling in the feet. Also, do not get carried away on the solid-soled shoes. The most optimal for continuous use - have on average heel shoes. Studs are best left to ceremonial occasions. Shoes should be sufficiently large that the feet are not crushed, and the fingers are in a natural position.
Preventive measures
Our recommendations to avoid swelling:
- Try to change shoes during the day. It is useful to periodically massage the soles of the feet, fingers to knead
- Do not walk in the same shoes for more than two days in a row
- Very useful for special treatment legs wearing stockings and orthopedic insoles
- Limit intake in the diet of salt and water. Avoid sweet drinks menu
- Treat your feet have, do daily baths with the addition of decongestants
- During sleep, enclose a small pillow under your feet
If these tips do not help to reduce or prevent swelling if the swelling becomes painful to the touch, there is heat and temperature - contact your doctor immediately. Procrastination and delay the visit until later can lead to tragic consequences.
Legs of a woman must be to please their owners, we hope that the question of why my feet are swollen, will remain a question, and will not be an issue. A visit to the doctor, you will need only in case of consultation, not treatment. Beauty will save the world - let's help her and we will take care of the fact that we have received as a gift from nature - our beautiful, shapely legs.