When the body looks swollen or causes some type of edema, it may be due to the accumulation or retention of fluids or salt in the body. It can also be a sign of heart, liver, or kidney damage or failure.
Another reason for swelling in the lower extremities is the accumulation of blood in the legs. Blood can also pool in this area of the body if the valves in the veins are widened or damaged, as is often the case in people who have suffered thrombosis.
In the case of women, many tend to have swelling during the last stages of pregnancy. However, if the swelling affects the hands or face and is accompanied by high blood pressure, it may be a symptom of preeclampsia.
Besides, Swelling that is limited to a single limb or part of a limb is usually caused by a blood clot in a deep vein in the limb or skin infection.
Some disorders increase the risk of blood clots in a vein. In most cases the clots develop in the legs, but there are occasions where they appear in the arms. Venous clots (thrombi) can be dangerous if the clot breaks off and travels to the lungs, causing a blockage of a pulmonary artery (called a pulmonary embolism).
The least common cause of swelling
In other circumstances, an allergic reaction can be the cause of swelling around specific areas of the body, such as the mouth, which is the case with angioedema. This is an inherited disorder in which the swelling comes and goes at irregular intervals.
Other possible causes of swelling
Allergy can also be one of the reasons why swelling can occur. A study carried out at Stanford University, assured that “if the person observes that they are accompanied by itching and redness, then it is due to allergy.”
In case this swelling develops quickly and the neck and face area are affected, what you should do, directly, is to go to a doctor to seek help urgently. With the help of some prescribed antihistamines you can control the problem.
To avoid this pathology, you should try to drink at least 8 glasses of water (2 liters), avoid alcoholic beverages and also others such as coffee or soft drinks.
A hormonal imbalance might also cause the swelling. This can occur due to fluid retention by the body. If the person sees swelling in the abdominal area and legs and also gains weight, it is most likely that they have swelling due to a hormonal problem. This is suggested by a study conducted by the Regensburg University Hospital in Germany.
To avoid these complexities, the first thing you have to do is review the diet you are following because it may not be the most appropriate. In any case, you should not forget that it is advisable to see an endocrinologist or a gynecologist who indicates the appropriate treatment to follow in your personal case.
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