Swollen feet in paralyzed elderly may be caused by obstruction of venous return of the lower limbs, and may also be related to hypoproteinemia, heart failure and other diseases.
1. Obstruction of venous return of the lower limbs: paralyzed elderly people with impaired limb movement, prolonged sitting and keeping the lower limbs in a low position may lead to obstruction of venous blood return of the lower limbs, and obvious swelling of the distal part of the lower limbs will appear.
2. Hypoproteinemia: paralyzed elderly people with poor appetite, protein intake is not enough to cause hypoproteinemia after the plasma colloid osmotic pressure is too low, blood leakage, which will lead to swelling of the feet.
3. Heart failure: heart failure may lead to the body’s blood circulation is blocked, the body of water and sodium retention, the patient may be swollen feet symptoms.
Paralyzed elderly people with swollen feet need to avoid strenuous exercise and seek medical attention as soon as possible.