SWOLEN FEET

Swollen Feet

Foot, leg, and ankle swelling—a.k.a peripheral edema—is an accumulation of fluid in these parts of the body.
______>>The build up of fluid is not usually painful, unless it is due to injury.

CAUSES OF THE SWELLING INCLUDE

*.being overweight

*.standing for prolonged periods of time

*.being confined for long periods of time (especially during car rides or flights)

*.taking estrogen or testosterone

*an infection in the leg area

*.venous insufficiency (when the veins are not adequately pumping blood)

______>>TREATMENT
There are several measures you can try at home if your feet, legs, and ankles regularly swell up.

These can help relieve swelling when it occurs and possibly help to prevent it.

**You should try to elevate your legs whenever you are lying down, to a position above your heart.______* You may want to place a pillow under your legs to make it more comfortable.

______>>You can also:

*.stay active and focus on exercising the legs

*.try to reduce your salt intake

*maintain a healthy body weight

*choose clothing that fits loosely around your thigh area

______>>SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION

While swelling in the lower extremities can simply be the result of standing for too long, it can also be a sign of something more serious.

It is a serious health issue if the swelling comes accompanied by the following symptoms

*.pain, pressure, or tightness in the chest area

*.dizziness

*.confusion

*.feelings of faintness

*.trouble breathing or shortness of breath

these may be signs of serious health issues such as an Infection, problems with internal organs (heart, liver, kidney) or venous insufficiency (veins fail to pump enough blood.) so you may need medical attention.