Swollen Feet
By Isaac Tabari
Abnormal buildup of fluid in the feet or ankles is called peripheral edema.
Causes:
- Prolonged standing
- Prolonged airplane flights or car rides
- Menstrual periods
- Preeclampsia during pregnancy
- Weight increase
- Older age
- Injury or trauma to the ankle or foot
- Heart, kidney or liver failures - during which there's increase in fluids in the foot area.
Other conditions that can cause swelling in the feet:
- Blood clots
- Leg infections
- Venous insufficiencies
- Varicose veins
- Burns (including sunburn)
- Insect bites/stings
- Malnutrition
- Surgery to your leg or foot
- Lymphatic obstructions
- Certain medications, such as estrogens, calcium channel blockers, steroids, antidepressants,
***This material is only provided as helpful information and not as medical advice and you should consult with your foot doctor or another medical doctor for a professional diagnosis. ***
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