What is the disease of swollen legs and how to cure it?

The phenomenon of swollen legs with a pit when pressed may be trauma, dystrophic edema, cardiogenic edema and other diseases, which can be relieved through physical therapy, medication and other treatments. 1. Trauma: If there is a history of trauma to the calf resulting in local muscle, bone or soft tissue injury and edema, patients are advised to apply cold compresses within 72 hours of the injury, and hot compresses after 72 hours to promote local blood circulation and eliminate edema, as well as to reduce leg activity. 2. Dystrophic edema: Dystrophic edema is usually caused by the decrease of hemoglobin in the blood or the lack of vitamin B1. It is recommended that the patient should have a balanced diet, increase nutrition, and take iron or vitamin B1 supplement, which can reduce edema. 3. Cardiogenic edema: cardiogenic edema is common in patients with right heart failure, pericardial effusion, constrictive pericarditis, etc. It manifests itself as edema that becomes more obvious after activities and lessens or disappears after rest. Treatment can be promoted through the application of furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, spironolactone and other diuretics to promote the excretion of sodium and water, while the use of digitalis, digoxin and other drugs to improve the patient’s cardiac function. It is recommended to use drugs under the guidance of a doctor, not blindly self-medication to avoid adverse effects. Related patients are advised to consult a doctor in time for examination and targeted treatment.