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Swollen legsCauses of behind the swelling of legs:
In medical terms the swelling of the leg is defined as Edema. It may occur due to a number of reasons. One of the most common of them is by the retention of fluid i.e. blood or lymph in between the spaces of the cells. It may typically affect the joints in the ankles, feet, and lower part of the legs causing them to swell rapidly in some cases. Sometime it is observed
that in some cases the swelling may also occur due to a number of factors such as due to some allergic reactions within the body or because of reaction of drugs especially hormones & birth control in cases of women, or because of neuro-muscular disorders or even a poor diet having a high salt content.
Symptoms of swelling:
It is often seen that a person suffering from a swollen leg may experience that swelling increases gradually along with the progress of the day. The swelling may also be accompanied by pitting. It is a state or condition of in which if the swollen part when pressed with a finger for a few seconds does not regain its original position thus forming a pitt or an indention in that region. Continuous or prolonged swelling may give rise to skin ulcerations. Although swelling of the leg does not possesses any serious threat in general but in some cases it may be the messenger to more complicated health problems such as heart failure, liver disorders and malfunctioning of the kidney.
Remedies cures and medical treatments:
Some common precautions may really prove helpful in relieving swelling. These may include elevation of the legs above the heart level while sleeping or lying down. Support socks & stockings and avoiding tight or improper fitting clothes along with a regular light exercises with minimal pressure on the back of the knees and thighs may also help in reducing the swelling to a great extent. A diet with a low percentage of salts should be preferred when the causative agent of the swelling is sodium. Implementation of a compression pump may prove fruitful in pumping the fluid back to the blood vessels.
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