Leg edema should be treated according to the cause of the disease, common trauma, kidney disease, lower extremity venous blockage and physiological edema, etc. Physical therapy and medication can be given to help improve the condition.
1. Trauma: If the patient suffers from edema caused by trauma to the legs, hot compresses can be applied after the swelling of the injured part is stabilized. At the same time, under the guidance of the doctor, ointments that activate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis and reduce swelling and pain can be applied externally, for example, applying Yunnan Baiyao Aerosol, Futenugreek ointment, etc., together with oral medicines such as Salvia divinorum tablets, Panax quinquefolius powder, etc., and physiotherapy, such as microwave, infrared and ultrasonic, etc., can be given to patients. Physical therapy such as microwave, infrared ray and ultra-short wave can also be given.
2. Kidney disease: patients with kidney disease will have the phenomenon of renal insufficiency, which is easy to occur double lower limb edema, and can be given diuretic treatment, following the doctor’s instructions to apply hydrochlorothiazide, tachycardia, spironolactone and other diuretic drugs.
3. Lower extremity venous blockage: the patient’s lower extremity veins are blocked, not fluent and other phenomena, if necessary, may need surgical treatment.
4. Physiological edema: for example, overwork or sedentary legs caused by edema, you can elevate the legs, which can promote blood circulation, help reduce swelling, but also can be given local massage, to reduce edema also has some help.
In addition to the above reasons, functional diseases are also prone to such symptoms, including cardiac failure, hypoproteinemia, etc., in the diuretic treatment should be given at the same time, but also to find out the causes of the disease, give the symptomatic treatment, so we recommend that the patient go to the hospital in a timely manner, a clear diagnosis and then carry out effective treatment.