What is the cause of ankle edema

Edema can be said to be a problem we often encounter. Sometimes it is edema in the limbs, especially in pregnant women. Because they sit for a long time without enough exercise and activity time, the blood circulation is insufficient, so it is easy to get edema in the legs. Sometimes we go to bed late and get edema when we get up the next day. This probably happens on the face, but what if edema occurs in the ankles?

Local edema of the ankle, that is, swelling and edema of the lower limbs, has many causes.

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. 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. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a comprehensive examination to find out the cause before carrying out reasonable treatment. Be careful not to drink too much water before going to bed.

Avoid staying up late. Elevating your feet will help dissipate edema. Eat more fresh fruits, vegetables, protein and milk to strengthen your physical fitness. It is recommended to do a routine urine test, 24-hour urine protein quantification, and renal B-ultrasound. The results can be submitted for specific analysis based on your condition.

Edema is often a sign of certain diseases. Heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, endocrine disease and certain nutritional diseases may all cause edema symptoms. It is recommended to go to the hospital for examination and then receive symptomatic treatment.