Carotid atherosclerosis does not usually cause leg and foot swelling.
Carotid atherosclerosis refers to the loss of elasticity, hardening and development of atheromatous plaques on the walls of the arterial blood vessels in the neck. There are usually no symptoms in the early stage, after which symptoms such as numbness and weakness of one side of the face or limbs, movement disorders, aphasia, memory loss, difficulty in comprehension, vertigo, dizziness, fainting, and so on, may occur. It can be treated with oral treatment such as aspirin enteric-coated tablets and atorvastatin calcium tablets, and carotid artery stripping surgery or stenting can be given.
Swollen legs and feet are usually caused by kidney disease, heart failure, lower limb artery occlusion or varicose veins, liver disease, endocrine disease, etc. Long-term standing, walking and sedentary can also cause swollen legs and feet, carotid artery sclerosis does not cause swollen legs and feet. Carotid arteriosclerosis does not cause swelling of the legs and feet. If the symptoms of swelling of the legs and feet occur, we need to clarify the cause of the disease and treat the symptoms.
Whether symptoms of carotid arteriosclerosis or swelling of the legs and feet occur, it is necessary to consult a doctor in time for early treatment.