The Different Causes of Swollen Feet
Water Retention
The first cause suspected when there is swelling in the feet is water retention. Indeed, poor blood circulation can cause blood to accumulate in the veins of the lower limbs. The veins dilate and become porous. Thus, the circulating water ends up penetrating the cells, which fill up and cause the tissues to swell. Generally, pregnant women are the most affected by this problem, especially in the last months of pregnancy. The uterus, which exerts pressure on the blood vessels of the abdomen, can impair blood circulation and lead to swelling of the lower limbs.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease characterized by chronic high blood sugar. This increase in blood sugar can narrow blood vessels and impair blood circulation in the lower limbs. As a result, people with diabetes may experience pain or swelling in the feet and/or ankles.
Too much salt in your diet
Consuming frozen meals, processed products and foods high in salt can cause water retention and the appearance of edema.
Premenstrual Disorders
As their period approaches, some women experience water retention. In an interview with Journal des Femmes, gynecologist Dr. Odile Bagot explains that this symptom is caused by an estrogen-progesterone imbalance that causes water to stagnate in the body. As a result, women may gain weight and feel bloated.
Kidney failure
This swelling in the feet and ankles can indicate a pathology such as kidney failure, particularly when the kidney is unable to properly eliminate fluids from the body.
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