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edema of the feet
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Mar 19, 2025
What is edema and how do you treat it https://www.foot-pain-explained.com/edema.html @marcbarry1000
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edema is a condition characterized by
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the buildup of excess fluid in body
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tissues resulting in swelling and
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discomfort it can affect various parts
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of the body leading to a range of
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symptoms and complications if left
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untreated in this discussion we will
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delve into the causes symptoms treatment
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options and potential complications of
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Edema taking a closer look at different
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types of Edema and their impact on
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primarily the lower extremity the Dema
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occurs when an excessive amount of fluid
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accumulates in the interstitial spaces
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which are the spaces between cells in
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body tissues this fluid buildup may be
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caused by several factors including one
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increased capillary pressure conditions
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like heart failure kidney disease and
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pregnancy may lead to fluid retention
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due to increased pressure on the blood
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vessels disrupting the balance between
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fluid intake and removal from tissues 2.
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reduced osmotic pressure which is a
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decrease in proteins like albumin in the
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blood often due to liver or kidney
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disease lowers osmotic pressure causing
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fluid to remain in tissues 3. lymphatic
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dysfunction when the lymphatic system
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fails to effectively drain excess fluid
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as seen in diseases such as lymphedema
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fluid collects and causes swelling 4.
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inflammation inflammatory responses
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triggered by trauma infection are
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chronic conditions like rheumatoid
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arthritis can lead to localized edema
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the most common form of Edema known as
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peripheral edema affects the legs ankles
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and feet it can occur in one foot or
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both feet causes of swelling occurring
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in both feet or venous insufficiency
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probably the most common cause where the
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valves that pump blood back up to the
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heart become incompetent over time so
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the blood attempts to travel back up to
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the heart but falls back down and
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settles in the foot and ankles by the
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end of the day the feet and ankles will
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be swollen but upon arising in the
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morning there is usually minimal to no
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edema another factor is excessive
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humidity this too will be worse at the
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end of the day and much improved first
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thing in the morning
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standing too long without much movement
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or sitting too long where there is too
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much pressure on the veins in the back
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of the thigh will also cause peripheral
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edema this is more common in the elderly
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other causes of peripheral edema include
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congestive heart failure lung disease
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kidney disease thyroid disease pregnancy
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people with salt sensitivity medications
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including vasodilators which act to open
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up arteries which bring more blood down
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to the extremities calcium channel
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blockers which are used for high blood
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pressure estrogens and NSAIDs such as
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Aleve Motrin or Advil along with the
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prescription versions all may cause
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excess water retention this is
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particularly true in older individuals
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and that is why they should be avoided
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in prolonged doses in those populations
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causes of swelling in only one foot and
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leg trauma to the foot or ankle
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arthritic flare-up of a joint which will
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usually mean a localized swelling in the
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foot or ankle deep Venous Thrombosis DVT
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which most likely is occurring in the
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calf this is potentially the most
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dangerous cause of unilateral swelling
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and needs immediate medical attention
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gout which is classified as an arthritic
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flare-up will cause localized swelling
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infection in the foot may also cause
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localized swelling Foot and Ankle
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surgery will also cause swelling after
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surgery it is normal for the foot to
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swell as the body is increasing the
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blood flow to the surgical site in an
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effort to facilitate healing lymphedema
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which is an abnormal removal of
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interstitial fluid fluid between cells
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through a problem with the lymphatic
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system this is usually due to an
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obstruction of a lymph node can also
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occur in both feet treatment options and
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advancements 1. Lifestyle Changes
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managing edema often includes
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maintaining a low sodium diet staying
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physically active and elevating the
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affected limbs regularly to promote
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fluid drainage
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2. diuretics medications like diuretics
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may be prescribed to promote increased
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urine production reducing fluid buildup
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in tissues 3. compression therapy
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wearing compression garments or bandages
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can help prevent or manage edema by
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applying pressure to the affected area
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promoting fluid drainage
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4. lymphatic drainage techniques such as
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manual lymphatic drainage or specialized
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massages may be recommended to stimulate
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the lymph flow and reduce lymphedema
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potential complications and the
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importance of seeking treatment if left
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untreated edema can lead to a company in
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complications such as pain limited
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Mobility increased risk of infections
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and skin ulcers it is vital to consult a
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health care professional to identify the
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underlying cause and begin appropriate
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treatment promptly conclusion edema can
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affect different parts of the body
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causing discomfort and potential
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complications knowing the causes
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symptoms and treatment options can
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Empower individuals dealing with edema
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to proactively manage their condition
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by seeking medical advice adopting
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healthy lifestyle changes and utilizing
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Innovative treatment methods individuals
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can find relief and regain control over
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their lives
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