Leg Swelling
Serving the Greater San Bernardino County Area including Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Fontana, Upland, CA
Leg swelling or edema can lead to more than just visible changes in your legs and ankles. This ailment can potentially trigger heaviness in the limbs, pain, and a reduction in mobility. Some may notice discomfort or difficulty wearing their usual pants, socks, or shoes, depending on the extent of their swelling.
While edema necessitates medical attention for a proper diagnosis and treatment, Recovery Lab offers services to aid with non-emergency levels/causes of swelling in the legs.
Leg Swelling
- What Causes Leg Swelling?
Common triggers of swelling in the legs might include recent injury, eating too much salt, hormone fluctuations like during pregnancy, or side effects of medications. Being overweight or living a sedentary lifestyle may also trigger leg swelling.
In more serious cases, swollen legs may be a sign of kidney, heart, or liver issues. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or a backup in the lymphatic system can also lead to swelling in the legs.
To determine the reason behind your leg swelling, it’s crucial to reach out to a medical professional.
- Who’s Most Prone to Swollen Legs?
While leg swelling can happen to anyone, there are some people who are more at risk of dealing with such.
Women who are pregnant or on birth control, people with obesity, those taking blood pressure medication, office workers and others who sit for long periods of time, and people with blood circulation issues are at a higher risk of leg swelling. Those with a past or current leg injury or infection are also more likely to develop swollen legs.
- What Are Some Home Remedies for Leg Swelling?
In manageable, non-life-threatening cases of leg swelling, there are ways to manage it at home:
- Stay active
- Wear compression socks
- Elevate your legs multiple times a day
- Reduce your salt intake
- Stay hydrated
- Maintain a healthy body weight
- Avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time
- When Should I See a Doctor for Leg Swelling?
It’s never a “wrong” time to see a doctor if you’re concerned about swelling in your legs.
You should reach out to a doctor if you’re experiencing swelling lasting for more than a few days, recurrent swelling, or ulcers or varicose veins alongside the swelling.
Medical help should be sought quickly if you notice sudden swelling in one or both legs or are dealing with pain and warmth in your legs. If you’re experiencing other symptoms, such as shortness of breath or chest pain, this also signifies a need for immediate medical attention.
- What Can Recovery Lab Do for Swelling in the Legs?
In non-emergency cases of leg swelling, Recovery Lab’s recovery services may help provide relief.
Our wellness facility offers NormaTec compression therapy to improve blood circulation and move fluid buildup from your limbs. With our hyperbaric oxygen therapy service, this can aid with improved blood flow and tissue healing support. We also offer red light therapy to reduce inflammation and cryotherapy to reduce swelling and soreness.
Interested to see how our services may aid with your leg swelling? Reach out to our wellness facility today to find out more.
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