Feet or ankles swelling, also known as peripheral edema, is a condition where fluid gets accumulated in your feet and ankles, this condition can be seen in anyone but older people have more chances of happening this, also in this condition due to accumulation of fluid the affected area becomes very fat, the common reason of happening this is walking, running or standing for too long, but this is only one of the reasons there are many more reasons of this, and in this blog, we would let you know these reasons, also we would strictly advise you to visit a foot and ankle specialist if you find affected with this condition.

Following are the reasons of swollen foot/feet or ankles:

• A blood clot: A blockage in your veins by a blood clot can prevent blood from its natural move. And, when a blood clot happens deep in the veins in the legs, it is known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Blood does not effectively empty from the leg with a DVT, and pressure builds in the veins, which pushes fluid into the surrounding tissues.

• Heart problems: If your heart is not pumping blood through your body then the blood can get accumulated in your body areas like ankle and foot.  Also, due to heart disease, there come many other symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, swollen foot and ankles, etc. For this treatment, you can visit Dr Uday Meghnathi, he is a foot and ankle specialist and provides best tennis elbow treatment in Vadodara.

• Pregnancy: Many women experience swelling in foot or ankle, due to pregnancy. A fetus in the uterus causes the veins in the abdomen to contract, which is the ultimate destination of the blood until it enters the heart. So pregnancy is also one of the reasons for swollen foot and ankles.

• Liver or kidney problems: A chronic liver problem can lead to fluid build-up in your legs and abdomen, and kidney disease can also lead to swelling and fatigue in the lower limbs.

• Lifestyle factors: Last but not the least, your health depends a lot on your lifestyle and swelling in your foot can also result due to your lifestyle and your eating habits. So, if you want to avoid this problem then you should avoid salty foods as it will reduce the chances of water retention or fluid buildup in your foot area. Also, you should live an active lifestyle and should keep moving to avoid these types of problems. If you are facing swelling then it can also be due to your lifestyle.

So, these are the reasons of swollen foot/feet or ankles. So, if you are facing swelling then there are many chances that you are suffering this due to the following reasons.

Dr. Uday Meghnathi is a foot and ankle specialist in Vadodara and he also provides tennis elbow treatment in Vadodara, so if you are facing swelling or any other orthopedic problems then you should visit Dr Uday Meghnathi for the best treatment and getting rid of your problems.