Keep Your Foot Healthy From Swelling

It is a very common sight to see painless swelling in the feet and ankles and this is more among older people. The swelling is caused by abrupt fluid build-up in the ankles, feet, and legs. The biological term for this condition is called Edema which has various home care options like wearing slippers for edema and more which we’ll talk about later.

• CAUSES

This is a common sight for a person who is overweight, is older, may or may not have a blood clot in the swelled leg, leg infection or the veins of the legs are getting weaker up in pumping enough blood to the heart. 

• HOME CARE OPTIONS

There are few home care options available for this but that doesn’t mean you can leave your medications since a health care approach is always a safer need. You can try the following tips to provide relief: 

1. Give up on your heavyweight and start losing it
2. Wear foot pillow heel protectors while walking around
3. While you are resting, rest your legs on the pillow above your heart level
4. Make an exercise schedule for your legs and follow strictly
5. Keep the amount of salt less in your daily diet to avoid fluid build-up
6. Avoid wearing congested or tight clothing, especially in thigh areas

• WHEN SHOULD YOU CONTACT FOR MEDICAL HELP

Get in touch with your nearest hospital or your family doctor if you notice any of the following: 

1. You are feeling breathlessness.
2. Constant pain in the chest which feels more like pressure or tightness.
3. You have a medical history related to heart or kidney and the swelling keeps increasing.
4. Legs and abdomen are swelling up and you are on medication for liver disease.
5. The temperature is high in the swollen leg or foot.
6. You are suffering from fever.
7. Keep extra care if you are pregnant especially when the swelling increases at a sudden pace.