Official medicine calls the sensation of needles in different parts of the body paresthesia. Unpleasant symptoms in the form of tingling or “pins and needles” in the legs can be physiological in nature or be a sign of pathology.
As already mentioned, if the feeling of needles in the legs occurs regularly, this may be evidence of an illness. A person should be especially alert to tingling, which is accompanied by other unpleasant symptoms:
Other causes of needles in the legs
What causes tingling in the limbs? What to do to quickly get rid of unpleasant symptoms?
Many of us feel tingling in our legs when we wake up. The latter occurs as a result of compression of the nerve. During sleep, a person often takes a non-physiological position and remains in it for several hours. This provokes a feeling of needles in the legs, which quickly disappears as soon as the person wakes up and changes position.
In 90% of cases, burning and itching sensations in the legs are evidence of malfunctions in the peripheral nervous system. If a person is absolutely healthy, then nerve impulses from the cerebral cortex flow freely to the muscles. If disturbances appear in this process, a person instantly feels these deviations.
Diabetes. As already mentioned, diabetes is a very common cause of burning, itching and tingling in the legs. Against the background of elevated blood sugar levels, the entire circulatory system suffers: the lumen of blood vessels narrows, blood flow worsens, and peripheral nerves are destroyed.
Fungal diseases. One of the most common problems causing burning, itching and tingling in the feet. It is easy to distinguish a fungal infection from other diseases: the patient is bothered by an unpleasant odor, peeling, deformation of the nails, etc. In the fight against fungus, topical preparations come to the rescue - ointments, gels, drops, as well as antibiotics for oral administration.
If the cause of numbness in a limb is an uncomfortable posture, then there is no need to worry about this. As soon as you change your body position, the discomfort in your leg immediately goes away.
Tumors of the spine, as well as multiple sclerosis, can cause numbness in the toes or the entire leg.
Sometimes pregnant women complain of tingling in their legs. In their case, unpleasant symptoms occur against the background of rapid weight gain. “Extra” kilograms increase the load on the lower extremities, as a result of which small and large vessels suffer and nerve roots are pressed. A pregnant woman may feel “pins and needles” in her legs, burning and itching. At night, expectant mothers often experience cramps.
If the tingling has become too intense, you should consult a doctor who can assess the condition of the pregnant woman, determine the causes of the symptom, and give recommendations on how to eliminate the discomfort.
It is important to remember that pregnancy is a special period in a woman’s life, when you should respond especially carefully to all physiological changes, and if you have questions or suspicions, immediately seek advice from a specialist.
Even if tingling in the legs in most cases is not a sign of pathology, you should not be too lenient about such a symptom. You should definitely make an appointment with your doctor if:
If the feeling of needles in the legs occurs for the first time, experts recommend taking an antihistamine. For severe pain, use a remedy with an analgesic effect. After this, see a specialist to determine the causes of the discomfort, prescribe a comprehensive diagnosis and make a diagnosis.
In most cases, clinical and laboratory research methods are used to diagnose the causes of tingling in the legs. The main task of the examination is to exclude the presence of serious pathologies that may be accompanied by unpleasant symptoms (oncology, diabetes, varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, vascular obstruction, etc.).
Any treatment can be recommended to the patient only after identifying the causes of itching, burning and tingling in the extremities.
The most severe complication of improper treatment can be gangrene of the lower extremities, requiring amputation of the legs.
If during the examination no obvious causes of discomfort in the legs were identified (no disease was detected), then the patient may be recommended to take antioxidants that help restore nerve endings and improve blood circulation in the vessels.
In some cases, folk remedies help cope with unpleasant sensations in the legs:
If the feeling of needles in your legs is not caused by any disease, then the following tips will help improve your condition:
Doctors remind that the best prevention of tingling in the legs is a healthy lifestyle. Daily exercise and walks in the fresh air will help strengthen the immune system, maintain the health of the spine and cardiovascular system, and protect yourself from many health problems.
As you can see, there are an incredible variety of reasons for tingling in the legs. Some of them are quite harmless, others are quite dangerous. The most important thing is to recognize alarm signals in time and consult a doctor if discomfort in the legs bothers you too often or causes inconvenience. Only a qualified doctor can prescribe an adequate examination, determine the cause of tingling and recommend treatment.
Nothing happens for nothing in the human body. Any changes in its work can be manifested by external changes in the skin and individual parts of the body. An example of this is swelling of the legs.
Most often, the legs and feet undergo such pathological changes. This is due to the fact that they are subject to the greatest load during human life, as well as their low location in relation to the central parts of the body when in an upright position.
The severity of edema may vary. They can appear as a reaction of the body to environmental conditions, or indicate the development of serious pathologies that require immediate treatment.
In simple terms, edema is fluid that accumulates where it is not needed. Normally, small capillaries absorb all the fluid from the intercellular space and transport it throughout the venous bed.
The operation of small capillaries is influenced by many factors. This includes the amount of proteins in the blood, blood pressure, vascular permeability, sodium content, etc. If for some reason one of these mechanisms is disrupted, small capillaries cannot fully perform their functions and fluid begins to accumulate in the intercellular space, resulting in edema.
It’s worth noting right away that if your legs are swollen, this does not mean that you should immediately run to the doctor and undergo a course of treatment. Sometimes such phenomena can be observed in completely healthy people. The reason for this is physiological factors. For example:
In all these cases, it is very easy to eliminate swelling. A person simply needs rest and avoidance of salty foods (it is best to stick to a salt-free diet during these periods, since salt promotes even greater accumulation of fluid in the body). As a rule, physiological swelling disappears in the morning or the next day.
But we should not forget that swelling of the lower extremities can be a sign of pathological processes occurring in the body. These include:
Having at least one of these conditions, swelling of the legs should seriously alert you. After all, this phenomenon may indicate an exacerbation of the disease and require urgent treatment.
The main sign of edema is the appearance of marks on the legs from compressive objects, for example, elastic bands of socks or high boots, as well as the appearance of discomfort while walking even in shoes in which it was previously comfortable to move.
With severe swelling, a change in the shape of the legs is observed - the feet become wider, and the toes look like inflated nipples, and against the background of the swollen leg they become noticeably smaller.
Physiological swelling of the legs usually appears only towards the end of the day. In this case, they do not spread to all the lower extremities, but are located mainly on the legs and feet. But pathological edema occurs at any time of the day, regardless of physical activity and dietary errors. Removing them using non-medicinal means can be very problematic, and sometimes even impossible.
Each disease has its own distinctive features of leg swelling. So, with varicose veins, they can be asymmetrical and be accompanied by aching pain, as well as a feeling of heaviness in the legs.
When the blood vessels become inflamed and plaques appear on them, swelling is observed only on the affected limb. But in addition to this, the patient experiences a burning sensation in the area of the affected vein and redness of the skin along its “path”.
When it comes to heart failure, two legs swell at once. In this case, the swelling is symmetrical and when pressing on the legs, small pits are formed, which then gradually disappear. But with endocrine diseases, pressing on the legs does not leave indentations, and swelling does not cause any discomfort to the patient.
With kidney disease, swelling is observed not only in the legs, but also in the face. The eyelids swell especially severely. At the same time, the skin of the lower extremities becomes lighter. The person does not feel any pain.
If you experience swelling of the legs, the cause must be established, especially if this phenomenon recurs periodically. But it’s not worth making a diagnosis yourself. It is better to entrust this matter to an experienced doctor. He will not only be able to accurately determine the cause of edema in your case, but will also prescribe appropriate treatment that will quickly help you get rid of this disease.
A doctor should treat edema. All you can do on your own is try to eliminate them. But you should understand that swelling is a symptom of a disease, and eliminating it will not get rid of the disease itself. Naturally, this does not apply to physiological edema, which occurs as a result of heavy stress on the legs or various errors in nutrition.
If you experience physiological edema, then you should proceed according to the following scheme:
When it comes to renal or cardiac pathologies accompanied by edema of the lower extremities, the following treatment regimen should be followed:
If swelling of the legs is associated with any disturbances in the functioning of the veins, then the following treatment is prescribed:
Treatment of leg swelling largely depends on the cause of its occurrence. To eliminate them, you must first cure the underlying disease. At home, swelling of the legs can be eliminated by taking a contrast shower or applying cold compresses to the legs. However, exposure to cold temperatures on the legs for some diseases can negatively affect their course. Therefore, it is not recommended to take any action without first consulting a doctor. It's in your best interest.
If you notice that your legs often swell, then you should follow simple rules that will help you prevent the occurrence of this disease.
First, you should stop wearing uncomfortable shoes. It must have low heels and be chosen exactly to size. In this case, shoes should not squeeze the feet and legs. Otherwise, compression of the veins is possible, which again will lead to the appearance of edema.
Secondly, you should not get carried away with various pickles. Eat under-salted food. This will have a good effect not only on the condition of your feet, but also on your health in general.
And thirdly, if your professional activity involves prolonged sitting or standing, do not forget about the need to take breaks. If you sit for too long, remember to get up more often and just walk around the hallway or room. If you have to stand for a long time, you should periodically sit down and do a light foot massage.
Remember that swelling of the lower extremities does not appear just like that. If they are observed too often, then you should not delay your visit to the doctor. The faster you can determine the cause from the appearance, the better and faster your treatment will be.
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Almost all people at some point in time experience problems with their legs - pain in the legs, pain in the feet, toes, ankles and other unpleasant sensations. Why is this happening? In fact, there can be many reasons. Most of the time, our body movements do not cause any problems. But due to daily or too intense stress, a variety of leg diseases can develop. In addition, injuries and the natural aging process can cause discomfort and pain in the legs.
Feelings of burning, pain, fatigue, numbness, tingling, warmth, or cold may occur in your toes, feet, and ankles . muscle spasms occur in the legs, especially at night when you sleep, and swelling of the legs. The feet and ankles may become discolored, pale, or blue . There may be an unpleasant odor from your feet .
Some of these symptoms are normal for older people or pregnant women. In this case, treatment at home is usually sufficient. In other situations, you need to find the cause of the problem and treat it.
There are several categories of problems that can cause leg pain, discomfort and the other symptoms listed above. Let's try to figure it out in more detail.
Firstly, it may be problems with the skin of the legs . Symptoms and the diseases that cause them may be:
The joints of the toes are a very vulnerable area . And it is with the joints of the toes that there are more problems than with any other joints in the body.
Foot pain may appear in the front of the foot or in the heel.
Many diseases can affect the nerves of the foot , causing foot pain, numbness, tingling and burning.
As you can see, the causes of leg pain, pain in the feet, ankles, toes, and other causes of discomfort in the legs can be very different. Therefore, if you experience symptoms such as pain in the legs, swelling of the legs, cramps in the legs, burning sensation, numbness, tingling in the legs and toes, paleness or blueness of the legs, you need to consult a good doctor. A specialist will help determine the cause of discomfort in the legs and tell you how to deal with them.
Treating leg pain at home often helps to cope not only with pain, but also with other symptoms - swelling of the legs, cramps, and discomfort. Treatment, as a rule, begins with eliminating those factors that caused pain in the legs and other unpleasant sensations. For example, you should stop exercising at least temporarily if you experience pain in your legs (feet, ankles, or toes) during exercise. Physical activity “through pain” is contraindicated. It is important to wear high-quality and comfortable shoes. Arch supports and other orthopedic devices will help make walking more comfortable.
Ice application, rest, foot massage, and gentle and gentle exercises (such as tendon stretches) can help relieve leg pain, leg swelling, or cramps. To relieve leg pain, you can take over-the-counter pain medications.
For swelling of the legs, swelling of the feet and ankles, you can raise the swollen legs just above the level of the heart and sit like that for a while. If you have a sedentary job, get up and walk around for a few minutes every hour. Reduce your salt intake.
If your home treatments for leg pain (feet, ankles, toes), leg swelling, and other problems do not have the desired effect, consult your doctor. Consultation with a specialist is also necessary when pain and swelling intensify, signs of infection appear, the skin turns pale, tingling and numbness appear.
Aging is a natural process, during which metabolic disorders occur and the functioning of system organs is disrupted. Because of this, edema appears in old age. They may cause severe pain, itching, and a large number of ulcers. It is necessary to be attentive to the disease; swelling can be a dangerous signal; it indicates that a malfunction has occurred in the body; timely treatment is necessary. Edema is often caused by diseases of the internal system organs.
Signs of the disease can be constant or periodic; with edema, a terrible feeling occurs - bloating, the person feels discomfort, he is uncomfortable. Can't find the right shoes for himself. Constantly looking for the best position to put his leg in order to get rid of the pain.
Also, with edema, older people experience general malaise, pain, and the person gets tired both physically and psychologically. The swelling is located near the ankle joint, in some situations it affects the sole and toes. If a person is lying down, the swelling begins to localize in the lower back and radiates to the feet. This swelling occurs due to the fact that a person does not move, constantly lies down, the lungs often swell, and serious heart diseases occur.
Swelling affects both one limb and several. It all depends on the cause of the swelling. Treatment methods depend on what caused the disease. There are acute and chronic forms of edema.
If one leg is affected, this indicates problems with the veins. Only the attending doctor, who will prescribe the necessary tests, will help you find out why this type of edema occurs.
Most often, this type of edema is provoked by venous thrombosis, traumatic injuries, inflammation, infection in the lymph nodes, joint diseases, and subsequently unbearable pain appears and it is difficult to move.
Swelling worsens in summer. It is important to first determine the cause of the disease and then undergo a course of treatment. The main causes of edema include:
1. Acute venous insufficiency, in which venous outflow is disrupted. Then severe pain appears, during which swelling increases and bloating occurs. In this situation, surgical treatment is necessary.
2. Thrombosis with varicose veins. Swelling appears after a long trip, if a person has been on bed rest for a long time, his lower limbs are immobilized. When blood stagnates, blood clots begin to form, which impairs blood flow. The pain in this situation is increasing, swelling affects the ankles and feet. With the disease, the color of the skin may change, swelling prevents a person from fully moving
3. Edema in older people due to injury, when ligaments, muscles, and small vessels are torn. When injured, severe pain occurs.
4. Chronic edema occurs due to diseases in which a large amount of fluid begins to accumulate in the body and the outflow of fluid is disrupted.
5. Varicose veins of the legs appear due to the fact that blood circulation is impaired; the disease is dangerous because it ends in thrombosis. The pain is aggravated after heavy exertion, if a person is carrying heavy loads or is overloaded. When the patient notices that the swelling is increasing, an urgent need to consult a doctor. Doppler ultrasound of blood vessels is prescribed.
6. Swelling in heart failure. The pain is localized in the foot and radiates to the thigh. In this situation, it is necessary to undergo an ECG. The cardiologist prescribes treatment.
8. Night apnea, chronic lung disease, heart failure when the right ventricle is working lead to swelling. Diagnosed using echocardiography data. Often the treatment is carried out by a therapist.
9. Kidney diseases often lead to edema in old age. Due to kidney failure, blood flow is disrupted, protein imbalance and hydronephrosis occur. In this situation, consultation with a urologist is necessary.
10. Liver diseases lead to edema, which occurs if homeostasis is disturbed; in the analysis it is necessary to pay attention to globulin and albumin. Often, swelling due to the liver is caused by hypertensive syndrome. Treatment methods are selected by the hepatologist.
11. Excess weight loads the circulatory system of an elderly person, which is how edema occurs.
12. Some medications often lead to edema.
A patient who has swelling of the lower extremities, the tissues increase slightly, they become loose and soft. It is necessary to perform a McClure-Oditch test. A saline solution is injected subcutaneously, then the tissues swell. Using the method, you can find out about the speed at which the liquid is absorbed; if the swelling is severe, the speed is high.
In addition to conducting a visual inspection, you need to touch the swelling with your finger, a trace will remain. This indicates that the hole is large and the swelling is deep.
Lymphedema is determined using the Kaposi-Stemmer test. The result is positive if you grasp the back of the skin of the foot and do not form a crease. Additionally, blood and urine are examined; it is necessary to conduct an ultrasound of the blood vessels of the legs and phlebography.
The most commonly prescribed drugs against edema are diuretics; with their help, you can remove excess fluid that accumulates in the tissues and get rid of pain. It is effective to use herbal teas that have a diuretic effect.
Place your feet higher than your head. Lie calmly, you need to put a pillow under the ankle joint, this way you can get rid of the unpleasant sensations. Take a contrast shower to improve blood circulation. Every day you need to do exercises, with their help you can get rid of stagnation, this is the best prevention of varicose veins and edema.
Tingling or burning in different parts of the body with osteochondrosis is one of the usual symptoms of this common disease. Of course, this is an unpleasant phenomenon, but nothing can be done about the symptoms of the diagnosis. In addition, tingling can be observed in any part of the body, but most often it is localized in the head or neck area, and this is all considered normal. Over time, the symptom may spread to the forearm and chest area.
With osteochondrosis, not only painful but also unpleasant symptoms may appear, for example, goose bumps all over the body or numbness of the limbs. This indicates pinched nerve roots.
Several reasons have been identified for tingling and goosebumps in osteochondrosis. But one of the most common is damage to nervous tissue. For this reason, the sensitivity of the skin is impaired and the movement of the limbs is limited. Due to damage to the nervous tissue, painful and unpleasant sensations appear caused by compression of the spinal roots.
The reasons for the appearance of goosebumps are a decrease in the intensity of muscle movements. It is important to know that spinal nerves consist of fibers of nerve cells responsible for vascular tone. Therefore, with osteochondrosis, a disorder may appear in the controlled area.
Other reasons (they need to be precisely clarified, since the principles of therapy may differ significantly from each other) for the appearance of tingling include the following:
Tingling or goosebumps may occur in certain positions of the person. For example, after he was lying or sitting in an uncomfortable position. Surely, many people have experienced numbness in their limbs after occupying an uncomfortable position during a night's sleep. But such phenomena are usually infrequent. If they appear regularly, this may indicate the development of osteochondrosis.
With the development of osteochondrosis, tingling or goosebumps may appear on the arms and legs. This is explained simply - parts of the body are closely connected to the spine. But they can only occur with complicated symptoms.
With the development of cervical osteochondrosis, the intervertebral discs become deformed and may undergo dystrophy. This type of disease is considered the most dangerous, and therefore, if tingling occurs, you should consult a specialist. To determine whether this disease is causing discomfort, you need to do the following:
It is worth noting that the symptoms of the disease can be different, and therefore the appearance of goosebumps and other harmless signs of the disease are not the only signs of osteochondrosis. It is necessary to conduct a comprehensive diagnosis. And only after taking these measures will the doctor be able to determine the diagnosis correctly. In order to get rid of an unpleasant symptom, treatment must begin immediately. Tingling and crawling sensations can appear on any part of the body, for example, on:
Tingling in cervical osteochondrosis appears in the second stage of the disease, during which proterozoic discs occur, as well as a reduction in the gaps between the vertebrae. At this stage of the disease, pinpoint tingling or pins and needles often appear several times a day. Other manifestations of the second stage include the following signs of osteochondrosis:
It is these symptoms that distinguish tingling in osteochondrosis from tingling in the development of other diseases and complications. With cervical osteochondrosis, tingling of the fingers, forearms and hands can be observed due to radicular (neurological) syndrome caused by degenerative changes in the spine.
In order to find out whether tingling and goosebumps are symptoms of osteochondrosis or not, you need to see a doctor and undergo an examination. Surely, every person knows that goosebumps that occur due to cold are in no way connected with diseases of different parts of the spine.
Often, swelling occurs without any serious illness. The causes of swelling include uncomfortable shoes, excessive physical activity, bruises, and the need to walk or stand a lot. In addition, sometimes we sit for a long time in low and deep chairs, on a chair that is too high, when our legs do not rest on the floor, but hang in the air, and some people also like to sit with one leg crossed over the other. In all these cases, the circulation of blood and lymph is disrupted, resulting in venous and lymphatic stagnation. After rest, especially at night, such swelling usually disappears. But, as they say, we still have to wait until morning. Due to swollen and tired legs, the evening simply disappears. Why endure such troubles? After all, there are many ways to quickly and painlessly restore vascular tone and normalize blood circulation.
1 Swollen and tired feet can be wiped with a piece of ice. It is especially good if the ice is made from an infusion of sage leaves and yarrow herb, taken in equal proportions (pour 1 tablespoon of the mixture with a glass of boiling water, cool and strain).
2 Every evening it is useful to wipe your feet with a mixture of 1 tsp. purified kerosene and 2 tbsp. l. castor oil. The oil is first heated, then kerosene is added. After this, you need to wear cotton socks at night.
3 Traditional medicine recommends this recipe: beat the egg yolk with 1 tbsp. l. apple cider vinegar and actively massage your feet, rubbing this mixture.
4 In ancient times, birch leaves were used for swelling of the legs. Sew bags of cotton fabric according to the size of your leg to the knee. Pour birch leaves into them and insert your feet into the bags so that a layer of leaves about a finger thick fits your feet on all sides. Wear these bags at night. Mild swelling usually subsides after one or two procedures.
5 Helps to cope with pain in tired legs and swelling of a bath with an infusion of rowan leaves, calendula, wormwood, taken in equal quantities and poured with boiling water at the rate of 1 tbsp. l. mixture per glass of boiling water. Leave for 10 minutes, strain and add to a bowl of warm water.
6 To avoid swelling, it is recommended to eat 100-150 g of dried apricots daily.
7 It is useful to drink half a glass of fresh juice from the pulp of pumpkin every day, tea from pumpkin seeds. For edema, it is recommended to use boiled or baked pumpkin pulp as a diuretic.
8 10 g of crushed rose hips, pour a glass of boiling water, boil over low heat for 10 minutes, strain, take 1/3-1/2 glass twice a day.
9 2 tsp. chopped parsley, pour 0.5 liters of boiling water into a thermos overnight, strain, take half a glass 4-5 times a day.
10 A simple exercise will help prevent swelling - periodically rise on your toes throughout the day and sharply lower your heels back. This exercise improves blood circulation in the legs.
If after rest and the described procedures the swelling does not go away, becomes hard to the touch, spreads to the lower leg, and the skin temperature rises in the swollen areas, you should urgently consult a doctor. Such swelling may not be caused by simple leg fatigue,
but a very serious illness.
Swelling of the legs is one of the most common ailments. This most often affects people who have to stand or walk a lot during the day. If your feet begin to swell, it is important to find out why this is happening and try to reduce the problem. The legs begin to swell as excess fluid begins to accumulate in the tissues. Edema occurs in people with the following diseases: kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, chronic diseases or leg injuries, diabetes, various allergies, alcoholism.
Swelling most often appears in the lower extremities, although it can occur in other parts of the body. Limbs swell most often due to high load, frequent fluid intake, excess weight or flat feet. Swelling can also be caused by tight shoes or high heels. If a person suffers from varicose veins, then the choice of shoes should be approached especially carefully. Because in uncomfortable shoes, blood will not circulate properly.
Proper nutrition, which excludes large amounts of salt and fatty foods, will help reduce swelling. You should also limit yourself to liquids, especially before bed. Liquids drunk before bed are not excreted from the body.
The following may also help:
Massage for swelling of the legs is a good preventive and therapeutic method. It can be done both in specialized centers and independently at home. If you massage daily, the problem will not go away completely, but the symptoms will decrease significantly. The main thing is to properly massage your feet when your feet are swollen.
The first thing to do is warm up the area of your body being massaged. This is done by stroking the feet, legs and knees, and rubbing them. Next, you can choose two methods of massaging your legs - acupressure method and fist massage.
It should be noted that acupressure massage should be done by a person with medical education, since you need to know the places where the nerve endings are located. It is better to massage with your fist yourself. To do this, apply pressure from the foot to the thigh, without missing a centimeter. When massaging your legs, you should not overdo it to avoid bruising.
You can also use a special rubber ball for massage, which should be rolled over the entire surface of the foot.
Experts also recommend combining massage and exercise. In this case, there will be more benefits, and the symptoms will go away faster. The exercise is done while sitting on a chair. Your legs should be bent at the knees, with your feet parallel to each other. Then you need to raise your legs one by one, first the right, then the left. At the same time, roll the ball along your unused leg.
Massage is prescribed for people whose blood flow is impaired, which leads to swelling of the limbs. At the same time, massage improves the overall condition of the skin, reduces cellulite, tightens muscle tissue, and most importantly, improves blood circulation.
As soon as blood circulation is restored, fluid stagnation in the tissues is eliminated, and metabolism is activated. The advantage of this procedure is the elimination of tension in the legs, muscle pain goes away. Foot massage affects all internal organs, having a beneficial effect on the entire body as a whole.
Massage is contraindicated for people with the following diseases:
Also, massage is not recommended during pregnancy and menstruation.
In order for the procedure to be beneficial, you need to relax and take the correct position. Place a pillow or rolled up towel under your knees. If pain occurs during the massage, it is advised to stop the procedure.
Before starting, it is recommended to steam your feet in the bath, wipe dry and apply a rich cream so that your hands glide better over the skin. If a person often feels heaviness in his legs, then it is better to apply a cream with a warming effect. But it should be noted that for varicose veins, warming creams are contraindicated.
Products can be replaced with various oils, including vegetable oils. To avoid stress on the body, the cream or oil should be warmed in your hands to a comfortable temperature. Your hands should also not be icy.
If swelling occurs from fatigue or tight shoes, then there is no particular cause for concern. If the cause of edema is not known, and they are occurring more and more often, it is better to consult a doctor who will clarify everything and prescribe competent treatment.