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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Causes Swelling in the Legs?<\/a><\/li>
Symptoms of Swollen Legs<\/a><\/li>
Home Remedies for Swollen Legs<\/a><\/li>
Other Solutions for Swollen Legs<\/a><\/li>
When to Seek Medical Help<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhen you take long flights or car rides, you might notice a slight swelling in your legs, especially in the ankles and feet ^{1<\/sup><\/a>. This swelling, caused due to fluid retention in tissues, is called oedema. It is the effect of gravity that makes it more noticeable in the foot, ankle, and legs, but it can occur in any part of the body}^{1<\/sup><\/a>. When our feet get swollen, all we can do is temporarily manage the pain and discomfort. Moreover, mild swelling generally disappears on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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<\/span>What Causes Swelling in the Legs?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There is a wide range of reasons that can cause swelling of the legs. From lifestyle choices to certain normal physiological conditions, to a few serious medical conditions, one or more reasons may be responsible for it. Some of them are as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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As we continuously stand for long durations of time, fluid tends to build up in the tissues of the leg by the action of gravity, which causes oedema. During summer, when the weather is hot, our body becomes inefficient in removing the tissue fluids, thus causing oedema ^{4<\/sup><\/a>.^{<\/sup>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}}
In burn injuries, including sunburns, the skin retains fluid as a response, causing swelling ^{4<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Swelling of the ankles can be commonly seen during pregnancy as the blood vessels of the lower limbs experience pressure from the growing uterus. Furthermore, the pregnancy hormones encourage retention of water ^{4<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Oedema can sometimes be seen two weeks before the beginning of the menstrual cycle in some women ^{4<\/sup><\/a>.^{<\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}}
The use of certain contraceptive pills containing the hormone oestrogen can also cause oedema ^{4<\/sup><\/a>.^{<\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}}
The regular use of certain prescribed medications that you take for conditions like high blood pressure (anti-hypertensives) and pain relief (corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) might be the cause of oedema ^{4<\/sup><\/a>.^{<\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}}
The deficiency of protein or vitamin B1 may cause oedema ^{4<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Swelling can be seen in certain allergic reactions and severe inflammation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Oedema can occur or it might worsen in certain diseases like congestive heart failure, and lung, liver, kidney, and thyroid diseases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Chronic venous insufficiency is a condition in which the valves in the veins of the leg weaken, causing the pooling of blood and leading to varicose veins. This leads to swelling in the legs if left untreated ^{4<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Symptoms of Swollen Legs<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The signs that indicate the presence of oedema are:\u00a0<\/p>
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