Normally swollen feet should not be a concern for many of us whose job involves standing or walking for long time. Swelling feet makes you concerned, if it is seen with other symptoms.
Swelling Feet Causes :
1. Pregnancy – It is very normal that feet get swollen, when women are pregnant. But there should be excessive swelling followed by increased blood pressure. In case of abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting symptoms, then you should consult your doctor immediately.
2. Injury – Trauma or injury to the feet and ankles may cause inflammation. Your feet may become swollen due to sprain caused in ligaments. Sometimes, the ligaments may not sit properly when stretched beyond its limit for some reasons. By taking rest, this type of swelling in feet may settle down. You can also apply ice packs or keep the leg in elevated position for reducing inflammation.
3. Lymphedema – There will be accumulation of lymphatic fluid when there is some problem in the lymph nodes or lymph vessels. There will be continuous movement of lymphatic fluid in the bloodstream and due to any reason, if it gets blocked, it may give rise to lymphedema. Cancer patients who undergo radiation treatment have more chance to get lymphedema.
4. Insufficiency Of Veins – This is a condition in which blood randomly moves in the veins in the region from legs to feet and up to the heart. Here the veins flow the blood moving in one way direction thus keeping the blood flow insufficient. Due to this process, the valves get damaged and in turn blood drains down the veins causing accumulation of fluid in lower legs, causing swollen feet.
5. Infection – Diabetic patients are more prone to infection than healthy individuals. They would get nerve problem called diabetic neuropathy causing foot infection leading to formation of sores and blisters causing nerve damage. They would not feel any sensation in their feet and hence swollen feet during diabetes is truly a matter of concern.