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What Causes Swelling On Legs?
I am a #2 diabetic, 74 years of age, and have had trouble with my feet and legs swelling, Dr. Wilson gave me some diaretic and they do not swell as much. But they are and have been so red. I must take close to 25 or more prescriptions - from sugar, cholestrol , high blood pressure, etc. I have the list. Anyway I am concerned right now about my coloring of my legs and feet. No questions, just help.
Can you help me?
I had to turn my bank card in for a new one. All I can pay with until I get it is an Electronic check.
Can you help me?
I had to turn my bank card in for a new one. All I can pay with until I get it is an Electronic check.
Wed, 3 Sep 2014
Hello,
Thank you for writing to HCM about your query,
Brief Answer -
Many factors — varying greatly in seriousness — can cause leg swelling.
Explained Answer -
Leg swelling caused by the retention of fluid in leg tissues is known as peripheral edema.
It can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, the lymphatic system or the kidneys.
You may also experience swelling due to fluid buildup after sitting or standing for a long time.
Factors related to fluid buildup include:
1. Acute kidney failure
2. Cardiomyopathy (disease of heart tissue)
3. Chronic kidney disease
4. Cirrhosis (scarring of the liver)
5. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
6. Heart failure
7. Hormone therapy
8. Lymphedema (blockage in the lymph system)
9. Nephrotic syndrome (damage to small filtering blood vessels in the kidneys)
10. Pain relievers, such as ibuprofen or naproxen
11. Pericarditis (swelling of the membrane surrounding the heart)
12. Pregnancy
13. Prescription medications, including some used for diabetes and high blood pressure
14. Sitting for a long time, such as during airline flights
15. Standing for a long time
16. Thrombophlebitis (a blood clot that usually occurs in the leg)
17. Venous insufficiency, chronic (leg veins with a problem returning blood to the heart)
Hope above information will help you to getting idea about your query.
Thanks & Regards,
Dr. Gaurav Prajapati
Thank you for writing to HCM about your query,
Brief Answer -
Many factors — varying greatly in seriousness — can cause leg swelling.
Explained Answer -
Leg swelling caused by the retention of fluid in leg tissues is known as peripheral edema.
It can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, the lymphatic system or the kidneys.
You may also experience swelling due to fluid buildup after sitting or standing for a long time.
Factors related to fluid buildup include:
1. Acute kidney failure
2. Cardiomyopathy (disease of heart tissue)
3. Chronic kidney disease
4. Cirrhosis (scarring of the liver)
5. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
6. Heart failure
7. Hormone therapy
8. Lymphedema (blockage in the lymph system)
9. Nephrotic syndrome (damage to small filtering blood vessels in the kidneys)
10. Pain relievers, such as ibuprofen or naproxen
11. Pericarditis (swelling of the membrane surrounding the heart)
12. Pregnancy
13. Prescription medications, including some used for diabetes and high blood pressure
14. Sitting for a long time, such as during airline flights
15. Standing for a long time
16. Thrombophlebitis (a blood clot that usually occurs in the leg)
17. Venous insufficiency, chronic (leg veins with a problem returning blood to the heart)
Hope above information will help you to getting idea about your query.
Thanks & Regards,
Dr. Gaurav Prajapati
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