What can cause swelling of arms and legs?

Causes of Swelling in the Arms and Legs

  • Blood clots that can travel to your heart, lungs, or brain.
  • Heart disease and heart failure.
  • Infection.
  • Kidney damage or disease.
  • Liver disease.
  • Lymphedema.
  • Severe allergic reactions.
  • Venous disease.

Why are my lower legs and hands swelling?

Peripheral edema is swelling of your lower legs or hands. The cause may be simple, such as sitting for too long on a plane or standing for too long. Or it may involve a more serious underlying disease. Edema occurs when something disrupts the usual balance of fluids in your cells.

Why is my whole body swollen?

Body parts swell from injury or inflammation. It can affect a small area or the entire body. Medications, pregnancy, infections, and many other medical problems can cause edema. Edema happens when your small blood vessels leak fluid into nearby tissues.

Is peripheral edema life threatening?

Ascites and peripheral edema can be uncomfortable and can be a sign of a more serious condition. Pulmonary edema, which makes it difficult to breathe and can be life threatening, is a symptom of heart failure and is discussed in more detail separately. (See “Patient education: Heart failure (Beyond the Basics)”.)

What does swollen legs and feet indicate?

Edema in foot and ankle This swelling (edema) is the result of excess fluid in your tissues — often caused by congestive heart failure or blockage in a leg vein. Signs of edema include: Swelling or puffiness of the tissue directly under your skin, especially in your legs or arms. Stretched or shiny skin.

What does severe edema look like?

Signs of edema include: Swelling or puffiness of the tissue directly under your skin, especially in your legs or arms. Stretched or shiny skin. Skin that retains a dimple (pits), after being pressed for several seconds.

How do I get rid of fluid in my legs and feet?

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  1. Movement. Moving and using the muscles in the part of your body affected by edema, especially your legs, may help pump the excess fluid back toward your heart.
  2. Elevation.
  3. Massage.
  4. Compression.
  5. Protection.
  6. Reduce salt intake.

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