Most of us don't take the problem of heel pain seriously. Not only our health status, but also our mood depends on this. The symptoms can be very unpleasant and annoying.
The root causes can be identified as varied:
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There are several types of edema:
The above may trigger symptoms of swelling and other areas.
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An immediate reaction should follow if there are problems in the body of a local or systemic nature. This includes infectious diseases that cause unpleasant symptoms. As for autoimmune diseases, they can lead not only to irreparable changes in the foot, but also to complete wear and tear of the joint elements.
Among the main root causes of the development of swelling, doctors identify certain groups of factors. This includes various injuries to the lower extremities, systemic diseases (affect the entire body as a whole), inflammatory processes in the joints, and infections. Symptoms of each type can manifest individually, including unpleasant pain. This group also includes other pathological disorders:
An unpleasant sprain or complete rupture can also occur as a result of a hidden injury. It can occur with a sharp contraction of certain muscles of the leg. Foot injuries are easy to detect by touch. A characteristic symptom is acute pain and swelling throughout the foot. The slightest flexion and extension in the lower part is extremely difficult or impossible.
Pain very often occurs in athletes (jumpers or runners) when the landing is not entirely successful, negatively affecting the heel area. For example, when jumping from a certain height. In this case, there is a burning pain at the site of the bruise. It intensifies even more when stepping or walking. In the worst case, a bruise can lead to the development of acute inflammation of neighboring areas.
A common problem. Almost any stress on the entire foot or sole can cause big problems. When the heel bone is fractured, the foot bends outward or inward, the arches of the heel flatten, and bruising appears.
Significant pain in the heel is caused by severe swelling of the tissues after a fracture. Mobility in the area of the entire ankle joint is sharply limited.
Among the common causes of heel pain is Sever's disease (epiphysitis). The disease is a tissue rupture that occurs between the apophysis and the calcaneus. This type of disorder most often occurs in children aged nine to fourteen years. It is during this period that this area of the legs is formed, more slowly or quickly.
The main symptoms, not only those stated above, of the presented disease are severe pain. They appear and noticeably intensify with active movements of the calf muscles (during a normal walk or during intense running). The problem area swells and body temperature rises.
Serious problems with the autoimmune system arise as a result of sudden failures, during which absolutely healthy leg tissues are attacked. In some cases, severe shooting pain is caused by a variety of arthritis-like conditions.
During ankylosing spondylitis, chronic inflammation of the spine and certain joints begins. Moreover, severe pain in the heels signals the onset of ankylosing spondylitis. There is a loss of primary flexibility of the joints, narrowing or fusion of the spinal discs.
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With ankylosing spondylitis, a large number of various complications appear, including edema. It is no coincidence that this disease is recognized as one of the most unpleasant. Joint diseases are difficult to treat. There is a restriction of normal mobility of the foot, leading to rheumatoid arthritis. Accompanied by severe pain in the problem area of the legs.
In the early stages, the disease makes itself felt during heavy loads (running or walking), which are felt exclusively in the heel. Over time, the unpleasant sensations increase and become permanent.
Very often, gouty arthritis occurs in the joints of the big toe of the lower limb. It extends not only to the entire foot, but also to the ankle and knees. Acute attacks are accompanied by quite severe pain. Redness of the skin, swelling of pathologically affected joints, and acute inflammation of the tendons are observed.
Autoimmune disorders are a serious cause for concern. Complete heel treatment involves relieving acute pain. This professional approach does not always completely eliminate the disease.
Taking medications can suppress the activity of the immune system, weakening the body even more. There is a possibility of complete inability to independently combat various types of infections stated above.
Infectious problems do not tend to spread to bones or joints. The problem of the legs is always clearly localized in the area of the lesion. The main feature is that such problems are cured very quickly. Among the most common infectious diseases are:
Osteomyelitis manifests itself in the form of purulent-necrotic processes of the lower extremities caused by pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The disease can function in the bone itself, in the bone marrow. In some cases, the disease spreads to the soft tissues of the legs that are located around the lesions.
At the same time, weakness and fatigue begin to develop throughout the body, shooting and drilling pain in the heel, and a sharp increase in body temperature (up to 40 degrees). The cause causes severe swelling and throbbing, and the skin around the affected area turns purple in color.
Tuberculosis of the heel bone of the legs is caused by the vital activity of various microorganisms. The problem area sharply thickens, swells greatly, and is very painful not only when walking, but also at rest. Instant tissue infection and subsequent necrosis leads to dangerous consequences - the formation of fistulas or hidden purulent abscesses of the heel.
Heel spurs are considered one of the most common causes of the disease. Acute inflammation is located directly on the sole of the feet, as well as on the ligament that is responsible for supporting the entire foot. This problem occurs when there is constant stress on the heel spurs, and it can also be due to severe stretching of the main ligaments of the foot.
Diagnosis of heel pathology is very simple. Special radiographic examinations are used. A person experiences intense pain in the affected area. Unpleasant symptoms intensify even with the slightest load.
Bursitis is characterized by the presence of all signs of inflammation. This disease is accompanied by pain, swelling, and redness on the back of the heel. Accordingly, local body temperature rises significantly, and skin areas become very warm to the touch. The chronic form is characterized by swelling and noticeable thickening in the lower part of the legs.
The first task when an illness occurs is to find out the root cause of the pathology (edema). There are several useful exercises you can do:
It is worth paying attention to a number of medications for the feet that can cope with the problem. Before use, you should definitely consult a doctor and undergo diagnostics to identify the root causes presented above. Heparin ointment (improves blood circulation, gives an anti-inflammatory effect), Venitan and Troxevasit (strengthens the walls of capillaries and veins, relieves swelling) help well.
Over the years, a person’s metabolism begins to be disrupted, as well as the proper functioning of internal organs. Due to these factors, older people begin to experience swelling in their legs. In older people, swelling can be accompanied by itching, ulcers, and pain. It is best if the patient does not delay with this problem and consults a doctor in time. If your legs swell, then this already indicates that something is wrong in the body.
The causes of leg swelling and treatment in the elderly may vary. It should be noted that edema occurs in various situations, so it is worth getting to know them in more detail.
Taking medications. Some medications have swelling as a side effect. Experts recommend reading the leaflet before using a particular tablet. There are medications that retain fluid in the body, resulting in swelling of the legs. If this happens, it is best to replace the drug with a more suitable one.
Heart diseases. With various heart diseases, swelling of the ankles begins to appear first.
Chronic lung diseases. In this case, fluid accumulates in the lungs, causing the limbs to swell.
Phlebeurysm. With venous insufficiency, swelling always occurs. Moreover, if one leg suffers from varicose veins more than the other, then it will swell more. In addition to swelling, pain, burning and redness of the skin may occur.
Kidney pathologies. In old age, the kidneys do not work as well as in youth and do not completely remove fluid and various toxic substances.
Excess weight. Being overweight puts a lot of stress on your legs, which can cause them to swell.
Leg injuries. If you stretch muscles, ligaments or small vessels, then in addition to swelling, your legs will hurt a lot.
Low physical activity. If a person moves little, fatty tissues begin to accumulate water inside themselves, which causes swelling of the feet.
In older women, it is difficult to eliminate swelling once and for all, but you can reduce it by applying the following tips:
Before starting treatment with folk remedies, you should find out the cause of edema by visiting a specialist who will prescribe competent therapy. At the same time, you can start using traditional recipes.
The first thing to do is to drink enough fluid during the daytime. You can use various diuretics, purchased at a pharmacy or prepared yourself.
Here are some recipes for swelling in the legs:
If swelling of the legs is treated in time, then old age will not be scary. It is important to monitor your diet, exercise regularly and use folk remedies.
Every person may encounter a situation where there is seemingly inexplicable pain in the leg, and sometimes the leg is also swollen. Most of us have no idea what kind of disease such symptoms indicate, which doctor should treat it, and what needs to be done when the leg is swollen and red. Of course, most often such manifestations indicate severe fatigue or a banal complication of varicose veins, but it is better to understand this condition more precisely.
However, if the legs are swollen and red, this may also be a signal of the progression of quite serious diseases. The legs become swollen, covered with red spots and hurt due to arthritis, gout, phlebitis (inflamed vein walls), thrombophlebitis (formation of blood clots), ischemia (a consequence of heart disease - weakened blood supply to the arteries of the legs), erysipelas.
Arthritis and gout usually present with symptoms such as painful big toes and feet. In this case, the joints swell slightly and redness appears. Often, painful sensations make themselves felt when you press on the joint with a finger.
These diseases should be treated by a rheumatologist. After examining the joints to clarify the diagnosis and identify the cause of the pathology, he prescribes a number of necessary tests. The process of treating joint diseases is very long and can sometimes last for years, especially for elderly patients and people with reduced immunity.
Typically, anti-inflammatory drugs, various ointments and special anti-gout medications are used for treatment. Treatment of joint diseases today is extremely difficult, and its effectiveness is not very high. Many experts believe that joint pathologies are an irreversible process and recommend resorting to endoprosthetics.
If there is redness and pain on the legs, then the diagnosis will most likely be acute phlebitis. In the case of damage to the saphenous (superficial) veins, the pain is quite strong and usually occurs along the affected vessels, and swelling is often observed. But if the disease has affected the deep veins, then the pain is much less intense, but the leg may hurt due to pressure.
With thrombophlebitis, the skin of the leg almost always becomes warmer than usual, and the areas near the lesion become red and slightly itchy. Very characteristic of thrombophlebitis is the appearance of compactions, the size of which is determined by the diameter of the veins affected by the disease. In addition, there is swelling in the legs below the knee.
Occasionally, the body temperature may rise slightly (up to 37.5 degrees), but this condition passes quickly enough. Often body temperature remains unchanged. If you notice the listed symptoms, you should immediately seek medical help. You will have to consult a phlebologist or angiosurgeon (vascular surgeon), who will definitely prescribe a series of blood tests, conduct an examination using an ultrasound machine and find out the causes of the disease.
If the diagnosis is confirmed, treatment will be carried out inpatiently. There are injections and drips to thin the blood, and mandatory bed rest. But after discharge, it is recommended to move - walking improves blood circulation.
Sometimes the leg not only hurts and there is a slight swelling below the knee, but there is also a feeling of so-called “pins and needles” and a slight itching. This condition is possible if a nerve is pinched between the vertebrae. Compression of the nerve branches going to the feet from the central trunk provokes unusual and sometimes very unpleasant sensations.
One of the confirmations of the neurological nature of the disease is that first one leg hurts, then the other. In this situation, a vertebrologist who can establish the correct diagnosis will be able to help. He will determine which part of the spine is affected, find out the causes of the pinching and describe what needs to be done.
Often, if you seek medical help in a timely manner, treatment may be limited to a few physiotherapeutic procedures. It may seem that if the blood supply to the legs is reduced, then swelling simply cannot occur. However, everything is a little different.
Certain heart diseases cause “cardiac edema,” and arterial disease almost always causes swelling below the knee, significant swelling and tenderness. If no other diseases are identified that can provoke such symptoms, it is necessary to visit a cardiologist and be thoroughly examined for cardiac disease.
In this case, it is necessary to identify the reasons for which it is necessary to monitor the blood sugar level and examine the veins and arteries.
Quite often, the legs become covered with red spots, and swelling and itching appear if erysipelas develops. This is an infectious disease caused by hemolytic streptococcus. It is very common in patients with varicose veins, most often in the later stages. There is a noticeable thinning of the skin, the legs itch, and ulcers and abrasions have appeared on the legs, and this is a direct path for infection.
Erysipelas can be suspected if the skin on the legs is noticeably red and constantly itches, and all this is accompanied by slight swelling. If the diagnosis is not made in time and the causes of the disease are not eliminated, the swelling below the knee may increase significantly, and the red spots of the skin on the legs will become larger. In the future, serious complications may develop:
This skin disease should be treated by a dermatologist, who will determine the causes of the disease and prescribe a course of treatment. If complications arise, you will have to go to the hospital and involve doctors of other specializations in treatment. If the diagnosis is made in a timely manner, the causes of the disease are determined correctly, then treatment is carried out on an outpatient basis. The use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs will quickly relieve the itching, then the spots will disappear and the swelling will subside.
In general, treatment of erysipelas is a very long and scrupulous process.
Laryngeal edema occurs due to inflammation in the pharynx or larynx. The presence of such a symptom indicates the presence of a number of diseases in a person, such as laryngopharynitis, tuberculosis, influenza and others. Often this syndrome appears as a result of a burn to the larynx after an x-ray prescribed for patients with neck tumors.
Non-inflammatory edema can appear with diseases of internal organs, in particular liver and kidney diseases, as well as with some heart diseases. In addition, they may be the result of allergies.
You can see what swelling of the patient’s larynx looks like in the attached photo.
Laryngeal edema is not an independent disease and always indicates the presence of a more serious illness, of which it is a consequence. However, this manifestation should not be taken lightly, since if a person is not given timely assistance, he may suffocate and die.
Inflammatory swelling can accompany diseases and ailments such as:
Unlike inflammatory edema, which is accompanied by pain, non-inflammatory edema can occur absolutely without symptoms , and only if it is very strong, then the patient may feel discomfort when swallowing, and may also have difficulty breathing.
Non-inflammatory swelling of the larynx can be a symptom of such ailments as:
Other reasons for the appearance of this symptom include mechanical damage to the larynx by foreign objects , postoperative conditions, or ingestion of hot food in children.
Depending on the disease that is accompanied by edema and other causes of its occurrence, they are divided into the following:
Quincke's edema, or in other words angioedema, is a condition in which other parts of the body begin to swell. It develops immediately and is an allergic manifestation to the following phenomena and products:
Also, this syndrome can be caused by infectious diseases, such as giardiasis or hepatitis, or endocrine diseases.
It can occur when histamine is released, which is facilitated by alcohol consumption. A person may also have a hereditary predisposition to Quincke's disease.
This disease can be identified by the following symptoms:
It is extremely difficult for a patient with swelling in the larynx to inhale and then exhale. There is swelling of the soft palate, tonsils and uvula. The syndrome can also be identified by chest whistling during breathing.
In the presence of Quincke's edema, all of the listed symptoms are complemented by swelling on the face and hands; lips, fingers and other parts of the body may swell.
Naturally, if you have any of the symptoms of laryngeal edema, you should call an ambulance as urgently as possible in order to prevent the patient from suffocating in time. Before the ambulance arrives, the following actions should be taken;
In cases where swelling is caused by an insect bite in the arm or leg area, or by the administration of a drug to which you are allergic, you should urgently apply a tourniquet to the area just above the wound.
Treatment of this disease involves eliminating the effect of the allergen or procedures to treat the key disease against which it appeared. If the swelling is inflammatory in nature, then the abscess should be opened and therapeutic actions should be carried out.
Suffocating swelling is the most dangerous, and in this case everything should be done very quickly; you cannot take serious measures on your own , but you need to speed up the doctor’s arrival.
A medical examination of a patient with this symptom is aimed primarily at identifying the cause of its appearance, so the doctor is obliged to find out whether the person is sick with something else, whether he has chronic diseases, or whether he has allergies.
If there is swelling of the uvula, difficulty breathing, or damage to the vocal cord, the patient must be immediately hospitalized.
Treatment at home or in hospital includes the following measures:
Regardless of what caused the swelling, it should be identified as soon as possible and all necessary measures should be taken to save the patient from possible consequences.
In women, ankle swelling is a common problem. Because of this, the legs look ugly, a woman cannot wear a skirt or dresses. There may be problems with shoes. Ankle boots and narrow boots further aggravate the situation; they put a lot of pressure on your legs, and they begin to go numb. Swelling occurs due to the fact that a large amount of fluid accumulates in the affected area.
1. Internal diseases, disorders in system organs that are life-threatening. Edema occurs due to cardiac, renal, liver failure, and serious pulmonary diseases.
2. Previous infectious disease of the legs.
3. Problems with the thyroid gland.
4. Varicose veins, venous insufficiency.
5. Insect bites, skin burns, lack of sleep, malnutrition.
It is common for ankles to swell after taking certain medications. Due to the accumulation of excess fluid, swelling also appears, which is especially aggravated in the heat. Edema often occurs in the expectant mother. To find out the exact cause, the doctor prescribes an x-ray, cardiogram, additional examination of the kidneys, liver, and urine and blood tests.
When the doctor determines the exact cause, he prescribes a specific course of therapy. If you have arthritis, there is inflammation in other joints. The ankle can not only swell greatly, it begins to hurt, especially noticeably at night, before the morning.
During the day, ankle pain may only appear when a person is walking. It is not as pronounced as the night one. If timely treatment is not carried out, serious consequences can occur.
In some situations, after intense training or running, the ankle may become very swollen. This often occurs when a person chooses the wrong shoes; they are uncomfortable. In this situation, you need to pay attention to the choice of comfortable shoes for training. In this situation, it is advised to buy high-quality shoes, preferably special running sneakers. It is also important to be able to distribute your forces; the loads must be individually selected. You can’t run with all your strength, use moderation.
You can relieve swelling by using ice. It needs to be wrapped in something and applied to the affected area. The bite is rubbed with alcohol tincture; it can be used to disinfect, stop bleeding, and numb the affected areas of the body.
After the insect bites, it spreads its venom over the skin. The main thing is not to scratch the affected area, so as not to further aggravate the swelling. Baking soda dissolved in warm water helps relieve itching; wipe the bite with the solution.
Please note that due to an insect bite, swelling persists for a long time, which leads to impaired blood circulation. The problem needs to be resolved as quickly as possible.
Ankle swelling due to sprain
Edema develops in this situation sharply due to hemorrhage. A person experiences sharp pain in the ankle area. In this situation, it is advised to turn the leg with the foot inward. It is important to contact a traumatologist in time; perhaps you have a fracture, your leg is swelling before your eyes.
If there is no serious cause of swelling, try to reduce the amount of water and salt. Stop drinking alcoholic beverages and smoking. It is recommended to freeze the chamomile decoction and then apply it to the area of swelling.
1. Drink less fluid.
2. If swelling appears as a result of an injury, you need to find out whether it is a sprain or a fracture, and then select a treatment method.
3. You can relieve swelling on the ankle using salt baths and taking a contrast shower.
4. Pay attention to shoes, they should be comfortable and of high quality.
5. Avoid salty foods. It is best to replace regular salt with iodized salt. If you find the food tasteless, then it is better to add lemon juice and spices instead of salt. It is useful to use dill and parsley, they have a diuretic effect.
6. The diet should contain diuretic foods - lingonberries, watermelon, strawberries.
7. It is worth giving up foods that can increase viscosity in the blood - jelly, black rowan. It is useful to eat garlic, lemon, cranberries, raspberries, which can help thin the blood.
8. Include in your diet foods that contain potassium - dried apricots, peach, banana, honey, apricot, lettuce.
9. Don’t sit for a long time, you can’t tuck your legs in, it’s best to stretch them out. Place a bolster under your ankles at night.
10. Stand up straight, raise your heels a little, lower them with all your strength, repeat the exercise 60 times for one minute. Wear only comfortable, not tight, natural shoes, preferably without heels.
11. Wear tights and knee socks. With their help, you can improve the condition of blood vessels, the blood will not stagnate, and its outflow will improve. Blood begins to circulate well. It is recommended to opt for tights or knee socks; stockings cannot be used; due to the fact that they compress the vessels of the thighs, they additionally load the circulatory system.
12. For edema, it is recommended to use a decoction of elderberry bark and berries. After steaming the leaves, apply them to the affected and painful area.
Prepare an infusion; it will require horsetail - two tablespoons, birch buds, knotweed. Everything needs to be mixed. Then pour 200 ml of boiling water, leave for about half an hour, filter. The course of therapy is about a month.
The best remedy for edema is astragalus. With the help of a decoction you can improve the condition of blood vessels. To do this, take astragalus - 10 grams, pour boiling water - 300 ml, filter. Drink no less than 3 tablespoons for about 14 days.
So, swelling in the ankles is a common occurrence; to prevent them, you need to monitor your lifestyle, give up bad habits, perform therapeutic exercises, and your diet should be balanced.
Allergic rashes can appear on any part of the body, including the face. The disease is a problem not only of a physiological, but also of an aesthetic nature. Despite the absence of danger of infection, the patient often faces misunderstandings from others, which makes communication difficult.
A person suffering from an allergic rash on the face is forced to refuse to use decorative cosmetics, caring lotions and creams, and favorite perfume. To cope with allergies, you need to know why they occur and what treatments are available.
Despite the same localization, a rash on the face due to allergies can be a manifestation of several diseases, which are based on different types of allergic reactions:
You should also distinguish between the elements of the rash, which are represented by:
Allergies on the face appear as red spots, blisters and blisters, the size of which ranges from a few millimeters to several centimeters.
The duration of the persistence of the rash as a symptom depends primarily on the type of disease that the patient suffers from. For example, rashes due to hives appear acutely, and allergies are accompanied by swelling of the face. In the case of allergic dermatitis, one should expect a gradual change in the rash and the appearance of weeping erosions when the blisters are destroyed.
Urticaria is a dermatosis characterized by a rash in the form of blisters on the skin and mucous membranes. Its appearance can be caused by pollen and household allergens, insect bites, medicinal substances, food products, especially if they contain food additives.
Urticaria occurs in patients suffering from infectious (viral hepatitis) and autoimmune diseases (systemic lupus erythematosus, autoimmune thyroiditis), helminthiasis, chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and endocrine system.
Allergy to the sun on the face is included in the list of probable manifestations of urticaria; The disease can be provoked, in addition to exposure to sunlight, by the influence of high or low temperature, physical activity, pressure, vibration. According to the nature of the course, it is divided into acute and chronic forms.
Simple acute urticaria looks like an allergy on the face, trunk and limbs; often the rash covers almost the entire surface of the skin. Since in the initial period of the allergic reaction the superficial vessels dilate, reddish blisters appear. As the swelling increases, the vessels are compressed, the color of the rash changes from pink-red to white with a porcelain tint.
Hives blisters disappear as quickly as they appear; Symptoms can be observed within 24 hours. They often last only a few hours.
In the case of chronic urticaria, the rash occurs daily or every few days for 6 weeks. The rash may be accompanied by symptoms such as:
An important element of the clinical picture is angioedema, which is also called giant urticaria. The main manifestation is swelling of the subcutaneous fatty tissue and mucous membranes. Facial skin allergies affect the eyelids, lips, cheeks; the patient is concerned about a feeling of fullness, an increase in the volume of the affected areas, sneezing and nasal congestion, speech impairment due to swelling of the nasal and oral mucosa.
What to do if you have facial allergies and how to treat hives? It is necessary to stop contact with the allergen and use antihistamines (clemastine, tavegil). In severe cases, glucocorticosteroids (prednisolone, dexamethasone) are required. Quincke's edema is a condition requiring emergency medical care.
Toxicoderma, or toxic-allergic dermatitis, is an inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes caused by contact with an allergen, the penetration of which into the body occurred orally, parenterally, or inhalation. The most common cause of toxicoderma is a reaction to drugs.
A rash with this type of allergy on the face can appear simultaneously or in spurts, appearing as blisters, pigment spots, nodules, or a combination of elements.
Spotted toxicoderma is often found - these are spots of different colors, often pinkish or reddish, prone to merging.
They have a smooth surface, although the possibility of peeling cannot be ruled out. In addition to the face, the trunk and limbs are affected.
How to get rid of allergies on the face? The primary measure is to eliminate the influence of the provoking factor; diet, drinking plenty of fluids, antihistamines (loratadine, cetirizine), glucocorticosteroids, and, if necessary, enterosorbents (enterosgel) are also indicated.
Allergic contact dermatitis is a delayed-type allergic reaction and develops within several weeks from the moment of initial contact with the allergen; in some cases this period is reduced to 8 days.
The disease is provoked by the application of medications (antibacterial drugs, antiseptics, anesthetics), cosmetics and perfume products to the skin. Sun rays and low temperature can also be etiological factors contributing to the development of facial allergies in children and adults.
Localization of the lesion on the face is more often observed in women - this is usually due to the wide range of decorative and caring cosmetics used.
Types of allergies on the face are presented in the photo in the textbooks; The classic picture of allergic dermatitis is characterized by:
Also, in some patients, areas of hyperpigmentation are found on the skin, that is, excessive accumulation of pigment in the area where the rashes are localized after they disappear. Treatment requires eliminating contact with the allergen and using antihistamines (cetirizine, clemastine, tavegil). An ointment for allergies on the face is also used, the main component of which is glucocorticosteroids (afloderm, mometasone furoate).
Atopic dermatitis is a hereditary disease and occurs in a chronic form; it can be combined with allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma. It begins in childhood and develops in stages. There are infant, child, adolescent and adult forms depending on the age of the patient. This is one of the most common inflammatory skin diseases caused by immunopathological mechanisms.
Atopic dermatitis adversely affects the physical and mental development of the child. It can become the first link in the “allergic march,” that is, the sequential formation of the above-mentioned pathologies of the respiratory system (rhinitis, asthma) of an allergic nature.
Symptoms of facial allergy appear most clearly in the infancy period of the disease, that is, in children from 2 months to 3 years. The skin becomes dry, tight, and acquires a reddish tint. The rash is represented by bubbles, after opening of which erosions remain, cracks and crusts appear.
The adolescent and adult form of atopic dermatitis is characterized by redness, peeling and crusting on various parts of the face, most often around the mouth and eyes, hardening and thickening of the facial skin with hyperpigmentation.
A typical symptom is also constant severe itching, which leads to disruption of sleep, daily activity, and decreased performance in school-age children. In the absence of treatment for allergies, scratching is observed on the face and affected areas of the body.
How to treat facial allergies in children and adults? The influence of provoking substances that in the past caused exacerbation of the disease and sudden temperature changes should be excluded. The deterioration of the patient's condition can also be caused by emotional experiences, so it is necessary to avoid stress whenever possible.
Constant skin care is required to prevent drying out. After each bath, apply a topical emollient. You can reduce the intensity of itching and cope with the rash by using a face allergy cream based on glucocorticosteroids.
With atopic dermatitis, it is very important to diagnose the disease as early as possible - following the doctor’s recommendations and using prescribed therapy reduces the risk of exacerbations and complications. Not only correction of the daily routine, diet and medication intake are required, but also prevention of bronchial asthma.
Treatment of facial allergies in adults and children is necessary, since the disease significantly reduces the quality of life and can progress over time.
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Swollen ankles and swollen feet are common and usually not a cause for concern, especially if you have been standing or walking a lot. But legs and ankles that remain swollen or accompanied by other symptoms may signal a serious health problem. Damage can lead to tumors. The most common is a sprained ankle, which occurs when an injury or misstep damages the ligaments. To reduce swelling from an injury, rest and avoid walking on the injured ankle or leg. If the swelling and pain is severe or does not improve with home treatment, call your doctor.
Swollen legs in a child are often an early sign of venous insufficiency, a condition in which blood does not properly move the veins from the legs and feet to the heart. Veins usually keep blood flowing upward with one-way valves. When these valves become damaged or weakened, blood leaks push vessels aside and fluid stored in the soft tissue of the legs, especially ankles and feet, begins to accumulate. Chronic venous insufficiency can lead to skin changes, skin ulcers and infections.
Leg swelling or edema is a buildup of excess fluid in the tissue . Many diseases and conditions interrupt the normal flow of fluids throughout the body and cause the feet to swell. Treatment to reduce swelling depends on the cause, but most treatment plans include elevating the legs to help the fluid drain. Signs are: fatigue, chronic cough, fever, cold, shortness of breath, night sweats.
Another cause of swollen legs in a child is cardiac arrest—the inability of the heart to pump blood adequately. When cardiac arrest occurs, blood accumulates in the right or left side of the heart (read about cardiac arrhythmias in children here) or both. Cardiac arrest causes fluid accumulation and swollen legs. Many conditions and illnesses cause cardiac arrest, and treatment depends on the cause. Coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, inflammation of the heart muscle, rhythm abnormalities, blood clots, kidney failure and anemia, which can lead to swelling of a child's legs .
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is a type of arthritis (read about treating arthritis in children) that affects children 16 years of age and younger. Signs include swelling in the joints, knees, hands and feet. Swelling of a child's feet and ankles can occur as a result of conditions involving local extremities as well as systemic conditions (diseases and conditions that affect the entire body). Localized processes such as wounds and infections can result in a swollen leg or ankle on only the involved side. Swelling of the ankle on one side is the result of sprains or strains. Sometimes illnesses that affect the entire body, such as heart or kidney disease or liver failure, can lead to excess fluid buildup (edema), which often concentrates in the legs and feet, leading to swelling not only of the ankles, but also of the legs and lower legs . Treatment for swollen ankles and swollen feet depends on the specific cause, but anti-inflammatory medications are often used to treat pain associated with strains and sprains.