Friends with elderly people at home usually need to learn some nursing knowledge. Because of the decline in physical function, the elderly will have various discomforts. The edema of legs and feet is a common problem for many elderly people.
When the legs and feet are swollen, it is very uncomfortable without exertion, let alone walking, which hurts the mobility of middle-aged and elderly people and reduces the quality of life. It does not seem to be a serious illness, but Will bring a lot of trouble to the lives of the elderly.
There are many reasons for the swelling of the feet of the elderly. First of all, thrombosis is a very important cause. Among middle-aged and elderly people, the incidence of cardiovascular disease is very high, and most patients with cardiovascular disease have vascular embolism. Conditions, especially venous thrombosis in the lower extremities, can cause swelling of the legs and feet.
Secondly, kidney disease can also cause swelling of the feet. As the elderly grow older, the heart, liver, and kidney function decline most significantly, which affects the stability of the endocrine system and leads to vascular communication. With the increase in permeability, water tends to accumulate in the interstitial spaces, causing foot swelling.
There is also a kind of idiopathic senile edema, mostly because of the looseness of the subcutaneous tissue space in the elderly, resulting in subcutaneous edema formed by water infiltration into the tissue space.
In addition, long-term overload of physical activity, long-term walking or standing, improper sitting posture, and poor shoes can also cause edema. Generally, this kind of edema is relatively mild and easy to improve, and it can subside after a rest.
Therefore, if an elderly person with cardiovascular disease or kidney disease has swelling and discomfort in his legs and feet, he still needs to see a doctor with medication, which can relieve the discomfort faster and more effectively.
In addition, dietary coordination is also very important. Many elderly people have a heavier taste. Excessive sodium intake will cause vasoconstriction and increase in blood pressure, increase the burden on the kidneys, and aggravate the symptoms of edema. It will also hinder the absorption of calcium, so try to eat lightly, which can effectively avoid swelling of some legs and feet, and is also beneficial to overall health.
Also, it is also very important to pay attention to the supplement of potassium. Potassium can dilate blood vessels, reduce vascular resistance, increase urinary sodium excretion, resist the effects of high sodium pressure, and reduce the intake of sodium ions. Edema caused by excessive intake has a relief effect.
Finally, properly massaging the feet, soaking the feet and performing certain exercises are also conducive to the blood circulation of the feet, helping to maintain the mobility of the elderly and avoid swelling. It is also beneficial to delay aging.
Dear readers, do you have any questions about swollen feet? May wish to leave a message in the comment area to share your life experience.
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