Left calf edema, what is the best way to relieve it?

The phenomenon of calf swelling is still very common in today's society, which is caused by some physical diseases of people, and may be more fundamentally caused by the influence of genes, as well as taking inappropriate or excessive drugs, and unreasonable daily rest.

There are four main causes of calf swelling:

1. Kidney diseases, such as nephrotic syndrome, chronic insufficiency, glomerulonephritis, etc., will lead to edema of the lower legs, which is one of the most common causes of disease, because the occurrence of these kidney diseases will cause the filtration of the glomeruli to be affected, and then the human body water is not well discharged.

2. Heart disease. Heart diseases such as cardiac insufficiency and whole-heart dysfunction can also hinder the gradual venous return of the lower limbs, resulting in frequent edema in the lower legs.

3. Thyroid dysfunction. Some people have compromised autoimmunity, which leads to thyroid dysfunction, which in turn causes swelling of the lower legs.

4. Cirrhosis of the liver. The cirrhosis of liver function will produce hypoalbuminemia, which will reduce the plasma albumin content of the human body, and the symptoms of calf edema will naturally occur.

The harm of calf swelling is still quite large. It will not only affect the beauty of the human body, but also cause symptoms such as inconvenient movement, even if you don't exercise at ordinary times, it will be uncomfortable, and if you ignore it, then the disease of other parts of the body it reflects will also be ignored, and then the situation will be bad and difficult to control.

So be sure to address the symptoms of calf edema in timeRelief from calf puffiness

Take diuretics。One of the causes of calf edema is that there is too much water in the body that cannot be discharged, resulting in edema in the calf area, so diuretics should be taken to speed up the excretion of water from the body.

Acupuncture。Acupuncture can be used in the calf area to improve the flow of qi and blood, reduce water circulation blockage, and reduce calf edema.

Targeted solution to calf edema。If it is due to cirrhosis, thyroid deterioration, heart function problems or kidney function problems, then these diseases should be treated first, and the swelling of the lower legs can be solved naturally.

In fact, it can be relieved by massage or exercise, hot compress, acupuncture, moxibustion, etc., and it still has a certain effect.

At this time, you can use hot water to compress the legs, you can also exercise properly, you can also massage, you can also acupuncture, you can also sweat, you can also sweat, can relieve the swelling of the left calf.

Foot soaking, exercise, etc. Foot soaking is the best way to eliminate calf edema, because foot soaking can promote blood circulation, and the situation of calf edema due to various reasons can also be improved; There is also a way to eliminate calf edema through exercise, insisting on exercise, can make the blood gathered in the legs quickly return to the heart, so that the calf edema as soon as possible.

Swelling of the lower leg can be treated with acupuncture**. It can improve the circulation of the body and meridians through acupuncture, improve the circulation of qi and blood, reduce the retention of water and sodium, and reduce swelling of the legs. Diuretics can be used to improve leg swelling.

Common diuretics include furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide. This diuretic promotes the excretion of excess water in the body and reduces leg swelling. If the patient's symptoms are severe, it is recommended that the patient go to the physical hospital in time to find out the cause and make a clear diagnosis** to avoid delaying the condition.

It should be examined by a medical professional. If edema caused by varicose veins is often worse after activity and the patient has superficial vasodilation, physical ** may be an option. During the activity, you can choose to wear compression stockings and exercise properly.

Unilateral swelling of the lower extremity may be seen in venous thrombosis, and ultrasonography of the veins of the lower extremities is required. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, anticoagulation should be chosen in the acute phase**. Low-molecular-weight heparin calcium is commonly injected subcutaneously, and the extremities need to be elevated.

Bilateral lower extremity swelling is more common in urological disorders such as renal insufficiency and proteinurian edema. Tests are required and diuretics are taken appropriately. Be careful not to get tired.

If caused by varicose veins, it can be done by wearing compression stockings, phlebectomy, ligation, and stripping**; If it is caused by phlebitis, it can be done by general**, medication**, and surgery**; If it is caused by nephrotic syndrome, you need to actively cooperate with your doctor**. Therefore, once the symptoms of leg edema appear, you should go to the hospital in time for a systematic examination, and according to the results of the examination**.

In lower extremity venous thrombosis, bed rest and anticoagulation** should be performed to monitor changes in test markers. Edema of both lower extremities should be further excluded. It is an internal medical condition such as cardiac insufficiency and renal insufficiency.

If necessary, diuretics should be given for symptomatic treatment, and attention should be paid to monitoring the changes in internal environmental indicators during the process to prevent the occurrence of complications such as acid-base imbalance.

For swelling of the lower legs, you can use some furosemide, which can expel some stagnant water through the kidneys. Of course, puffiness can also be eliminated through acupuncture.

It is necessary to judge what causes the swelling of the calf, so that it can be convenient, if you do not know the cause of the edema, there is no way to be specific**.

The elimination of calf edema generally needs to be comprehensive, one is to gently beat with a fist to help the muscles relax, relieve spasms, can eliminate fatigue and eliminate toxins, elevate the affected limbs, and give massage edema calf, the swollen calf is slightly hot, the effect is the best, after sitting for a long time, the calf is also easy to sore, after the soreness is reduced, you can use ice cubes to apply cold, you can also apply a hot and cold external application, the leg muscles are more tight, it is recommended to work properly, it is not suitable for too long for the time being, and you can take a break when it exceeds an hour.

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands hanging naturally at your sides. Inhale, stand with your left foot in place, and gently lift your right foot upwards and bend from your knee, which is a thigh at a straight angle to your calf, with your thigh parallel to the ground and your calf perpendicular to the ground. Then, lift your hands up from your sides, fold your hands together, keep your arms close to your ears, and keep your elbows in line for 10 seconds.

2. Exhale, take the left foot as the fulcrum, slowly put the hands back to the sides of the body, close to the outside of the thighs, press the upper body down, and straighten the right foot backwards, so that the head, spine, and right foot are in a straight line, and the body is parallel to the ground. At this point, the whole body is in a T-shape, similar to the T-shape of yoga. Hold this for 10 seconds.

If you have just started the exercise and have a hard balance mastery, you can support the exercise with one hand on the chair.

Yoga poses to remove puffiness from the calves.

3. Inhale, gently lower your hands, continue to press down on the upper body until your hands touch the ground, put on both sides of your left foot, lean your chest towards your thighs as much as possible, place your head lightly on your knees, and lift your right foot up while pressing down on your upper body. Note that your left foot must be straight and your knee should not be bent. Hold this for 10 seconds.

4. Exhale, gently lower your right foot, keep your knees straight, continue to bend your upper body forward and downward, put your hands on your feet respectively (if your hands can't touch the ground, you can grab your ankles or calves), bend your elbows, lower your head and neck and relax, try to let your lower abdomen stick to your thighs, your jaw is close to your knees, and reduce the distance between your body and your thighs as much as possible. Hold this for 10 seconds.

Have high blood pressure

In the case of swelling of the legs of the elderly, we must pay attention to the fact that it is generally caused by high blood pressure, and many middle-aged and elderly people with high blood pressure will have edema of the lower legs, generally speaking, this phenomenon is especially obvious at about three or four o'clock in the daytime. If this situation occurs frequently, it is recommended that elderly friends should relieve the swelling of the calves through diet** or other methods to relieve the symptoms of high blood pressure.

Liver disease

The occurrence of liver disease will also affect the elderly'Swelling of the legs occurs because the liver will also age as the body organs of the elderly friend gradually age, so it is easy to change. If the elderly have the habit of drinking alcohol for a long time, it is better to cause liver disease, which can easily lead to swelling of the lower legs. It is recommended that middle-aged and elderly friends do not drink alcohol often and eat more fruits and vegetables.

Malnutrition

Long-term malnutrition can also be caused, because when the elderly are young, they become slightly nourished and tend to cause swelling of the calves. It is recommended to take in a variety of dietary nutrients, eat more multigrain healthy foods, and scientifically match meat and vegetables, so as to strengthen nutrition and relieve the symptoms of calf edema.

First of all, you should pay attention to rest, and be sure to wear comfortable shoes, and at the same time, you should often massage your calves, and when walking, the speed should be too fast, not too long, and you should soak your feet more.

In normal times, you can choose to exercise slowly, do massage, and soak your feet, which will have certain benefits, and can also make the calves less swollen, and can also make the blood flow in the calves better.

The elimination of calf edema generally needs to be comprehensive, one is to gently beat with a fist to help the muscles relax, relieve spasms, can eliminate fatigue and eliminate toxins, elevate the affected limbs, and give massage edema calf, the swollen calf is slightly hot, the effect is the best, after sitting for a long time, the calf is also easy to sore, after the soreness is reduced, you can use ice cubes to apply cold, you can also apply a hot and cold external application, the leg muscles are more tight, it is recommended to work properly, it is not suitable for too long for the time being, and you can take a break when it exceeds an hour.