The accumulation of excess fluid in the soft tissues of the feet can be episodic and chronic. Depending on the nature of this pathology and the frequency of its appearance, it can be assumed why there is edema of the foot - the causes are sometimes unfavorable temporary external circumstances, but often lie in serious violations of the functioning of internal systems and organs.
What is the reason for the swelling of the feet?
The most common problem is accompanied by a mechanical injury to the limb. Bruises, dislocations, sprains and bone fractures in the area of the foot will inevitably provoke the accumulation of excess fluid in the soft tissue.
Other serious causes of severe chronic edema of the upper part of the foot:
- phlebeurysm;
- heart disease and cardiovascular system;
- thrombophlebitis ;
- cirrhosis and other severe liver diseases;
- pathology of the thyroid gland;
- disorders of kidney and urinary system;
- infectious and inflammatory processes in the joints and bones;
- deteriorated outflow of lymph from the lower limbs;
- allergic arthritis;
- obesity;
- bites of dangerous poisonous insects and animals.
What are the causes of the condition if the foot is swallowed for a short while?
If the described phenomenon is temporary, for it other unpleasant symptoms are not characteristic, the following factors can lead to puffiness of the feet:
- the beginning of the menstrual cycle;
- pregnancy;
- taking certain medicines (antidepressants, oral contraceptives, hypotensive drugs, regulators of the adrenal glands);
- excess salt in the diet;
- wearing uncomfortable shoes, high-heeled shoes;
- ARVI;
- lack of consumed liquid;
- the body's reaction to alcohol intoxication (hangover);
- overwork ;
- deterioration of sleep, lack of night rest.