The cause of leg swelling may be caused by poor blood circulation, adverse drug reactions, hypothyroidism, etc. Depending on the cause, it can be dealt with by general, medication and surgery.
1. Poor blood circulation: poor blood circulation in the lower limbs due to prolonged sitting and standing, causing swelling of the legs, is a normal physiological manifestation, does not require special treatment, usually pay attention not to sit for a long time, when sitting for a long time, you can elevate the affected limbs to promote circulation, and at night, you can use moxa to soak your feet to improve the symptoms.
2. Adverse drug reactions: common in calcium ion antagonists, such as amlodipine, nifedipine and so on. Hypertensive patients will experience common adverse reactions such as swollen legs and flushing after use. Intolerant patients, it is recommended to adjust the medication according to the blood pressure, can be replaced with Irbesartan, hydrochlorothiazide and other antihypertensive drugs, usually low-salt and low-fat diet, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.
3. Hypothyroidism: mucous edema caused by insufficient secretion of thyroxine. The main control of the primary disease, the use of levothyroxine sodium tablets, to control the thyroid function at the normal level, leg swelling will improve.
In addition, heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, lower extremity venous thrombosis can also cause swelling of the legs, if the symptoms continue to be unrelieved and combined with other discomforts, it is recommended to consult the hospital for a clear diagnosis and treatment as prescribed by the doctor.