If the function of the spleen in transporting and transforming water is reduced, it can lead to various pathological changes in the retention of water and dampness, or accumulation of phlegm, or influx into the intestines to cause diarrhea, or overflow on the skin to cause edema. , as "Su Wen. Zhi Zhen Yao Da Lun" says: "All dampness, swelling and fullness belong to the spleen"
Leg edema
1. Heart failure and leg phlebitis These are the two main causes of chronic (long-term) swelling of the legs. According to clinical practice, phlebitis will only cause swelling of the patient's legs, while congestive heart failure will cause both legs to swell; phlebitis will cause pain, but swelling caused by heart failure will not hurt; causing leg swelling Various diseases of genital swelling have different pathogenesis and characteristics.
2. Diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, viral infection or heart valve disease make the heart muscle weak and weak. At this time, the heart cannot smoothly send blood to the lungs, and the blood begins to flow back into the veins. Among them, it will then flow into the liver, an organ located below the heart, causing the liver to become congested and swollen. If the situation does not improve, eventually the blood may even flow back into the veins of the legs, causing leg swelling.
3. People with severe kidney disease will experience swelling all over the body, including the legs, face or fingers. The reason why systemic swelling occurs is because of protein. Caused by excessive loss in urine.
4. More severe liver disease in the later stages will cause swelling of the legs due to two mechanisms. One is because the liver cells are damaged and cannot produce enough protein. The result is the same as that caused by protein loss due to kidney disease; in order to balance the protein content in the blood vessels and peripheral tissues, the fluid in the blood will flow into the tissues. causing tissue swelling. The other is that the liver has scarring (scarring), which prevents the blood flowing from the legs to the heart from passing through the liver, causing blood to reflux. In addition, enlarged glands or tumors in the abdominal cavity may compress veins, causing swelling in the legs.
5. The phenomenon of abdominal distension and leg swelling caused by hunger is due to the lack of protein in the diet, which causes the fluid in the blood to leak out from the blood vessels and enter the body tissues. When the abdomen is swollen, the abdominal cavity contains There is this kind of liquid, which is the same as when the kidneys and liver are diseased.
6. Severe thyroid insufficiency can also cause general body edema, including of course the legs. The reason for this symptom is the same as the above-mentioned situation of kidney and liver lesions. They are all to balance the protein content in blood vessels and tissues, so that fluid flows out of blood vessels and into the tissues, causing swelling.
7. Leg swelling caused by drugs: Testosterone (most commonly used to treat impotence); long-term use of steroids (to treat arthritis, asthma, cancer, etc.); estrogen; oral contraceptives; Certain antidepressants (Nardil sulfate); antihypertensive agents, methyldopa (AIdomet); and recently invented calcium ion blockers used to treat cardiovascular disease, etc.
8. The pericardium becomes diseased due to virus or other infection, or after heart surgery, and becomes thick and hard, just like putting on armor for the heart. This This situation can prevent the normal contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle. As a result, the blood cannot fully flow back to the right ventricle and flows back into the veins, causing swelling of the neck veins, abdomen, and finally the legs.
9. If the face and legs are swollen at the same time, it may be due to: insufficient thyroid function, some allergic reactions that cause general discomfort, pericardial lesions that compress the heart, eating Trichinella infection caused by improperly cooked meat (trichinellosis), or kidney disease.
10. If there is brown pigmentation on the swollen legs, especially when the location is around the ankles, the swelling is usually caused by some long-term disease caused by chronic varicose veins. caused by. Brown pigmentation occurs when blood passes through blood vessel walls and into nearby tissues.
Scientific diet can improve leg swelling
One-sided reliance on exercise without paying attention to diet is a taboo for beautiful legs. Therefore, it is very necessary to choose foods that prevent swelling of legs and feet. So, come with me to the market to buy some! People who sit still for long periods of time, people who like salty food, people with thick ankles, fleshy knees, and often swollen bodies should avoid instant noodles, packaged foods, snacks, eat less salty food, and drink less Coke and Sprite. Wait for drinks that cool your body to keep it warm. Do some simple muscle-strengthening exercises that are not easy to fatigue, so as to improve the condition of swollen legs.
1. Choose calcium foods, such as apples, celery, etc., and pay attention to the intake of calcium. Insufficient calcium intake can affect nerve transmission, even cause muscle spasms, and increase the degree of swelling of legs and feet.
2. Be optimistic about foods containing potassium, such as bananas, watermelons, grapes, grapefruit, etc. In order to maintain a certain concentration of salt in the body, when too much salt is taken in, the body will want to drink more water, causing water to accumulate in the body. If the kidney function is reduced, the lower body will become swollen, resulting in edema-type puffiness.
3. "Target" vitamin B complex, such as seaweed, sesame, peanuts, etc. Because vitamin B1 can improve fatigue and even swelling of the legs. Vitamin B2 can accelerate fat metabolism.
4. Eat more foods containing vitamin E, because vitamin E has antioxidant effects and can make your leg muscles full of energy without sagging. Vegetable oils, lean meats, dairy, eggs, green leafy vegetables and various dried fruits are rich in vitamin E.
5. In addition, you should exercise moderation and eat less sugar, fat, coffee and other irritating foods. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, because vegetables and fruits are rich in water and fiber, which can help you improve the lines of your legs.
Experts remind: Never eat starchy foods at night, because it will accumulate in the body, making the lower body fat and the legs thicker. Eat more green vegetables. After a while, you will feel "relaxed".