Have you ever complained leg is swollen? Both feet became enlarged and the skin looks tense. Leg swelling due to fluid filled known as 'edema'. Edema can be caused by various diseases.
Any disease that causes this condition ?
1. Heart failure
Heart failure is a common disease. This disease can be caused by various factors such as: high blood pressure, diabetes, or a high fat content. People with heart failure will complain of shortness of breath, tired and swollen feet. Feet will feel puffy, especially after a long long time. Patients with heart failure will also complain of feeling tired quickly. Activities that should not be exhausting, will be hard for people with heart failure.
2. Cirrhosis of the liver
Cirrhosis of the liver is a term that describes the presence of liver stiffness. In case of liver cirrhosis, liver composition changed and become more connective tissue. This situation causes the liver can not perform its function properly. One of the signs that accompany the state of cirrhosis of the liver is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, called ascites. The patient will complain of stomach was enlarged and tense. In case of further, fluid seepage will spread to other parts of the body, such as the legs.
3. Kidney Disorders
Kidney is the organ that serves to maintain the body's fluid balance. If the kidney is impaired, the body fluids will also be impaired. One cause swelling complaint is nephrotic syndrome. In this situation, the patient will spend large amounts of protein through the urine. Protein body will decrease and cause the fluid out of the blood vessels. Swelling of nephrotic syndrome are usually quite heavy and involve one body.
4. Infection Filariasis
It turns out that worms can also cause swelling complaints. This complaint occurs when worms clog the lymph vessels. They lead to blockage of lymph flow and cause disruption. Disturbed lymph flow will cause the blood flow stacked and legs became swollen.
In addition to the above diseases, there are a variety of other possible causes of edema. Therefore, swelling of the legs need to be examined carefully to determine the exact cause of edema.
