Edema of the lower limbs, what are the clinical manifestations?

Edema of the lower limbs is mostly due to overexertion that does not allow blood to return to the legs, and will subside after rest; Excessive stress on the legs due to obesity; seasonal leg swelling, unrelated to physical condition; decreased heart function; There is a tumor in the pelvis that is pressing on the veins in the legs. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a check-up. If all aspects of the body are normal, you can perform a massage, soak your feet in alternating hot and cold water, and speed up blood circulation.

The main manifestation of calf edema is widening around the calf, mainly due to venous thrombosis of the lower extremities. Patients will notice that their calves are slightly larger than usual. This is the main manifestation.

After the leg circumference of the calf increases, the patient looks swollen and affects the patient's image. When the patient squeezes the calf, there will be some pain, indicating that the patient's lower limbs have changed, and the lower leg has developed edema. It is advisable not to wear high heels during this time, preferably flat shoes.

Only in this way can the pain be relieved and the edema in the lower leg will not get worse. "Dystrophic edema" is mainly caused by hypoproteinemia or vitamin deficiency caused by chronic wasting disease, long-term nutritional deficiency, protein-losing gastrointestinal disease, severe burns, etc., and is characterized by emaciation and emaciation before edema. Edema usually begins in the feet.

Idiopathic edema usually occurs in women, mainly in areas of the body that are sagging. The cause is unknown, but may be due to endocrine disorders and abnormal orthostatic responses. <

During this time, the patient needs to maintain a good state of mind and not be overly anxious. A good mindset is very important. For calf edema, patients are expected to pay attention.

After the occurrence of calf edema, patients need to pay attention to their diet. They should eat light, not too greasy, and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. These foods are rich in vitamins, and you can also eat more protein-containing foods.

Foods such as milk and lean meats are also good options for patients. <

Leg edema is abnormal fluid retention in the lower extremities, often resulting in swelling, heaviness, and significant edema around the legs. The following are some common clinical manifestations of lower extremity edema:

Swelling: Edema of the lower extremities is often accompanied by a significant feeling of swelling, and the legs can feel heavy and tight.

Edema: Swelling in both legs or one leg, usually starting at the ankle and gradually extending upwards. Edema may appear or worsen at different times of the day.

Tenderness: Tissues affected by edema may become sensitive, and tenderness can sometimes be felt.

Leg deformity: Edema may cause changes in the shape of the legs, such as undefined or uneven leg contours.

Dimpling: Signs of a dimpling may appear after pressing**, but the dimpling usually recovers quickly.

Changes: Long-term edema may cause you to become dry, red, tight, and even itchy or sore.

Limitation of movement: edema may cause limited range of motion, making it difficult to walk and move.

Lower extremity edema can be a symptom of several diseases or conditions like venous circulation problems, lymphatic circulation problems, heart disease, kidney disease, etc. If you experience lower extremity edema or other discomfort, it is advisable to consult a doctor for evaluation and diagnosis to determine the specific cause and develop an appropriate plan.

The manifestations of edema of the lower limbs are, the wrinkles of the edema disappear, the surface is shiny, and the feeling of swelling can be seen, if this happens, it may be edema of the lower limbs, the legs look swollen and swollen, and then there is a pit when you press it, which is the manifestation of edema of the lower limbs, and this symptom can be considered as edema of the lower limbs.

The most common type of leg edema is bilateral asymmetric edema, which can also be seen in edema accompanied by local redness and pain. In addition, edema may occur from the bottom up and gradually worsen the edema.

**Particularly smooth, but also very bright, no wrinkles, with the hand will have a feeling of swelling, with the hand gently touched, there will be a feeling of depression, edema is not painful or itchy.

It can be caused by kidney disease or malnutrition in the body, but some liver diseases and endocrine disorders can also cause edema in the lower extremities. If it is a woman with inflammatory problems, it may be suspected that it is due to a reaction to a uterine disease and should be handled with caution. 1. Life:

Patients with edema are advised to be sure to limit their water and salt intake. They should not eat too salty or drink too much water. The so-called water includes all diluted foods and foods with high water content. , such as water, porridge, milk, tea, fruits, etc., all fall under the category of water. 2. ****: The most fundamental thing is to find the specificity of edema.

If it is edema caused by heart failure, it is necessary to solve the problem fundamentally with cardiac insufficiency.

There are many causes of edema, and the first thing you have to look at is whether it is one foot or both feet. Edema of one foot is a local problem, such as venous thrombosis, varicose veins, cellulitis, arthritis, and some are caused by poor local blood or lymphatic circulation after traumatic surgery. Local problems are usually not related to other organs throughout the body.

As for the edema of the lower extremities, of course, it is also necessary to consider the local problems that occur on both sides at the same time.

As for edema of the lower limbs on both sides, the most common cause of edema in girls is related to estrogen. Taking birth control pills, supplementing estrogen after menopause, injecting ovulation pills, and some women will have cyclic edema as the hormones in the body change during the menstrual cycle. But there are also some cases where excess estrogen is pathological, such as polycystic lesions of the ovaries.

Then consider taking other medications, such as diuretics, which are often found in popular cocktails** drugs, and patients will have edema of the lower limbs, look fat and gain weight when they are not taking diuretics, so they will take more diuretics, so that a vicious circle can be formed, and even kidney function will be affected. In addition, some antihypertensive drugs, such as calcium blockers and vasodilators, may cause edema, which can be improved by switching to other drugs. Taking non-steroidal pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs is also a common cause.

There is also a group of patients who cannot find a cause, but these patients do not have much impact other than a slight discomfort and cosmetic considerations.

In addition to drugs and hormones, other causes of edema should be considered abnormalities in the kidneys, heart, and liver function. Heart failure leads to poor venous return, resulting in edema, and when lower extremity edema occurs, patients often have symptoms of dyspnea, and the diagnosis is confirmed by history. As for the edema caused by the liver, it is mainly caused by cirrhosis of the liver and low serum albumin.

In general, from cirrhosis to edema of the lower extremities, other signs of cirrhosis should be obvious, such as ascites, spider angiomata, gynecomastia, etcPhysical examination can be used to make a differential judgment.

Hello, I just summarized several common cases of swelling of the lower limbs:

1. Cardiogenic swelling: swelling of the lower limbs occurs in right heart failure, of course, accompanied by general discomfort symptoms such as dyspnea, and it should be symmetrical in both lower limbs.

2. Nephrogenic swelling: When kidney disease or poor kidney function is poor, swelling of the lower limbs accompanied by swelling of the face and face will also occur. In general, urine routine and kidney function tests will find problems, and they should also be symmetrical in both lower limbs.

3. Liver function damage: After liver disease or liver function damage, the liver's ability to synthesize protein decreases, and hypoprotein edema appears, which is generally accompanied by jaundice, emaciation, fatigue, poor diet, and should still appear symmetrically in both lower limbs. Liver function or hepatitis B markers can be checked.

4. Venous valve function of the lower limbs: the venous blood return is not smooth, and the low-hanging part is swollen when standing. On weekdays, pay attention to standing as little as possible, and rest is to elevate both lower limbs to promote venous return. If the swelling is worse and the area is wider, compression stockings can be worn**.

5. Cellulitis: that is, local swelling, increased skin temperature, and obvious tenderness, intravenous antibiotics can be used**. Usually 1-2 weeks**.

6. Deep vein thrombosis: common for the elderly who have been bedridden for a long time, most of them are unilateral limb swelling, and the blood vessels of the lower limbs can be clarified by ultrasound, which needs to be further advanced to avoid the thrombus falling off and wandering, forming embolism in other parts.

7. Decreased thyroid function may also form mucous swelling of the lower limbs, accompanied by fatigue, fatigue, weight gain, and inability to tolerate cold. This is followed by drowsiness, unresponsiveness, etc. Thyroid function tests can be done.

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Hello, 38-year-old female patient, the main condition is edema of the lower limbs, this symptom can be seen in many diseases, such as hypothyroidism, liver and kidney diseases, tumors, heart failure, etc.

In addition, it is necessary to be suspicious of obstruction of venous and lymphatic return to the lower extremities. In this case, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for a systematic examination, such as thyroid function, liver and kidney function, tumor markers, etc.

If it is simple superficial varicose veins of the lower limbs, the general clinical symptoms are mild, the progression is slow, and most of them are manifested as simple varicose veins, and in a few cases, there may be thrombophlebitis, venous ulcers, etc.; If it is a deep vein valve insufficiency, or even a deep venous return obstruction, the condition is relatively serious, the calf has a feeling of heaviness when standing, easy fatigue, and even swelling and bursting pain of the lower limbs, and the later stage will occur ** nutritional changes, desquamation, atrophy, pigmentation, eczema ulcer formation.

1. No thrombosis was found in multiple color ultrasounds, 2. Reflux of femoral vein, popliteal vein and saphenous vein was found by color ultrasound, 1-2 seconds should be mild, it is recommended to wear elastic stockings, and if necessary, Maizhiling 300mg can be taken orally for 2 days.

Xiong Jiang, Deputy Chief Physician of Beijing 301 Hospital-Vascular Surgery.

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Calf edema refers to the accumulation of excessive body fluid in the tissue space outside the blood vessels of the lower leg, and the tissue where edema occurs, which increases in size and is pale in color, and edema fluid can be seen between cells and fibrous connective tissue or in the cavity of the cavity under the microscope. Common calf edema can be divided into four main types, including lack of exercise and poor muscle endurance of the meat floss type, and leg fat hypertrophy and sweating elephant leg type, as well as the calf gastrocnemius muscle developed, the personality is easy to tension of the radish leg, as well as the calf lack of curve and lack of qi.