There are many reasons for edema on the tops of the feet, such as heart disease, kidney disease, hypothyroidism, drug factors and so on.
1. Heart disease: cardiac disease causes edema on the top of the foot is common in right heart failure, mainly due to circulatory stagnation in the body, so the phenomenon of sodium retention will occur.
2. Kidney disease: acute and chronic nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, etc., due to a large amount of proteinuria or hypoproteinemia, edema can also occur.
3. Hypothyroidism: Hypothyroidism can show mucous edema in the front of the tibia, which gradually extends to the top of the foot, resulting in edema on the top of the foot.
4. Drugs: Taking some drugs may also cause edema on the tops of the feet, which is common in calcium channel blockers, such as nifedipine.
There are many reasons for edema on the top of the foot, including trauma or rheumatic diseases, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to improve the examination, clear diagnosis, and then follow the doctor’s instructions to take treatment.