What should I do if my calf is swollen after being bumped?

In daily life, bumps and bruises are inevitable, and bumps and bruises can easily lead to bruises. For example, the healed bruise is a common phenomenon. Swelling after a calf injury is likely caused by soft tissue injury and requires timely treatment. You also need to pay more attention to rest. You can apply cold compresses within 24 hours, try to reduce activity as much as possible, and pay more attention to rest.

What causes leg swelling?

1. Renal edema. In patients with acute nephritis, chronic nephritis or kidney disease, due to reduced renal blood flow, sodium and water retention, increased capillary permeability, and excessive protein loss in the urine, the plasma colloidal osmotic pressure will be reduced, causing fluid accumulation in the tissue spaces and causing edema.

2. Cardiogenic edema. When right heart failure occurs in various heart diseases, venous blood cannot return smoothly, causing increased pressure in the veins, and body fluids leak into the tissue spaces, causing edema.

3. Hepatic edema. Factors such as liver damage in cirrhosis, obstruction of portal vein return, increased portal vein pressure, and low plasma albumin in liver failure can cause edema.

4. Malnutrition edema.

5. Localized lower limb edema. It is mostly caused by obstruction of the veins and lymphatic vessels in the lower limbs, resulting in the entry of body fluids into the tissue spaces. It may be caused by thrombophlebitis of the lower limbs, lymphangitis, filariasis, or compression of the veins by pelvic or lower limb tumors.

6. Idiopathic edema is more common in women. The cause is unknown and may be related to hormone metabolism in the body. It can be seen that there are many reasons for leg swelling. It may be a symptom of systemic disease or one of the symptoms of local disease in the lower limbs. Therefore, you must go to the hospital for a comprehensive examination to find out the cause before you can carry out reasonable treatment.

How to prevent calf swelling

1. Maintain an optimistic mood and adhere to proper exercise for a long time, such as walking, jogging, and exercising with fitness equipment, to enhance physical fitness and improve adaptability.

2. When choosing food, the principle should be that it is rich in protein, vitamins and inorganic salts, low in fat, low in cholesterol, less in sugar and salt. You can eat more foods such as celery, radish, spinach, tomatoes, soybeans, mushrooms, garlic, fruits and soy products.

3. Avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time, move your lower limbs frequently, and pay attention to lifting your lower limbs frequently.

4. Ensure good sleep and regular living.