Swelling in the legs: remedies and causes
It is easy to understand if you suffer from swollen legs: visibly, the lower limbs appear more swollen and there may be widespread pain and/or persistent tingling.
The most common cause of swollen legs is the famous water retention, that is, a buildup of fluids in the body, but it is a discomfort that is not rare and can be countered with a little attention.
Remedies for swelling in the legs
Remedies for swelling in the legs
Improvements to reduce leg swelling can be achieved through small daily behaviors. By taking care of your legs, you also address the causes of this annoying and uncomfortable situation. Here are some very simple yet effective examples we can rely on:
- walking for at least half an hour a day, if possible at a brisk pace: helps lower blood pressure, control the risk of type 2 diabetes, and keep weight within desirable limits;
- follow a healthy diet, preferring vegetables and fruits, foods rich in potassium, and avoiding fatty and especially salty foods: eating healthy helps to prevent and treat many chronic diseases such as obesity and overweight, high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic diseases, type 2 diabetes, and some forms of cancer;
- prefer low-heeled shoes and avoid high heels: the higher the heel, the greater the likelihood of muscle imbalances occurring while walking, causing the joints of the feet and the muscles of the legs to be overworked;
- when going to sleep or lying down in a supine position, place a pillow under the legs: it reduces stress on the joints, aligns the posture of the spine, especially the lumbar region, relieves compression on the hips and knees, eliminates pain in the lumbar area;
- use graduated compression stockings, which help to reabsorb stagnant fluids and reactivate blood circulation: they ensure good oxygenation of the muscles, prevent fluid retention in the lower limbs and reduce swelling in the legs.
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When to see a doctor
As already mentioned, the problem of swollen legs is very common, but a medical consultation is necessary if the following symptoms arise:
- presence of redness/heat to the touch;
- fever/chills;
- sudden and particularly painful swelling;
- unilateral swelling (one single leg/foot/ankle) without an obvious cause, such as an injury or pregnancy.
