Swollen feet will first need to clarify the cause of the disease, may be physiological factors, trauma, cardiovascular system diseases, lower extremity venous insufficiency, thyroid disease, etc., should be directed to the cause of the treatment, should not blindly pursue the rapid reduction of swelling.
1. Physiological factors: physiological foot swelling caused by long-term standing, climbing or sedentary, generally do not need special treatment, you can lie down to rest, elevate the affected limbs to promote blood flow, you can also use hot water to soak your feet can reduce swelling.
2. Trauma: If there is a history of broken feet, foot overwork or impact history, may lead to soft tissue injury or fracture, thus causing foot swelling or pain, should seek medical attention in a timely manner to take X-rays to clarify the injury situation, for the swelling, can be iced within 72 hours of the injury, can be localized after 72 hours of the injury, hot compresses or massages to promote circulation and reduce swelling and pain.
3. Cardiovascular system diseases: cardiac insufficiency, especially the right heart insufficiency patients can appear the phenomenon of swollen feet, it is recommended that patients should carry out cardiac function tests, and under the guidance of the doctor to treat the primary disease, improve the cardiac function.
4. Poor venous return in lower limbs: for example, varicose veins, thrombosis and vascular compression can cause poor venous return in lower limbs, which can lead to swollen feet. Patients with varicose veins can use leg elastic bands or surgical treatments to improve the symptoms; patients with venous thrombosis in lower limbs should undergo thrombolytic therapy or interventional therapy; patients with vascular compression should find out the reasons for the compression and release the compression.
There may be other reasons for swollen feet. It is recommended that patients should go to the hospital for examination to clarify the cause of the disease before treatment if the symptoms are not relieved after resting or applying hot compresses.