What Are The Causes of Swollen Feet And Legs?
Swollen feet and legs may be caused by the impaired function of the kidney, heart, liver or blood vessels, but there are other factors that can contribute. These include: • Eating a diet high in salt and carbohydrates • Excessive use of laxatives • Over use of diuretics • Taking drugs • Taking birth control or hormone replacement therapy pills • Pregnancy and PMS • Sodium retention • Varicose veins • Allergic reactions • Neuromuscular disorders • Trauma What Are The Symptoms Of Edema? Initial symptoms generally occur during the day as your feet and legs become increasingly swollen and uncomfortable. As the condition worsens, swelling will occur early in the morning and continue to increase throughout the day. Long-term edema can sometimes cause skin ulcerations. Further symptoms that may develop include: • Elevated blood pressure • Headaches • Increased need to urinate • Heart Palpitations • Swollen hands and wrists • Puffy eyes • Weight gain Relief and Prevention Of Edema The recommen
