With the heat, you feel it are your feet swollen and heavy? What is it and what can you do?
Most people are likely to notice that their feet swell when it's hot.
When the ambient temperature is increased, the body activates its thermoregulatory mechanisms, to prevent the body temperature from rising and to eliminate excess heat.
Thus, it causes vasodilation to expel heat to the environment from the blood vessels located near the skin. In compensation, the heart increases its rate to maintain a constant blood supply to the tissues and organs.
Legs often swell due to vasodilation.
Feet swell in the summer because blood vessels dilate due to the heat, which changes the mechanism of blood returning from the lower extremities to the heart - a return that occurs through the veins of the legs. The networks, phlebitis and thrombophlebitis.
After a hard and tiring day, our feet can be swollen and heavy and this happens because the fluid balance is disturbed, which "pools" and causes the swelling.
Immobility, standing, heat, but also certain medicines, such as e.g. cortisone or too much salt in food can also be responsible for your swollen feet.
What can you do:
Don't make the mistake of trying to avoid bloating by reducing the amount of water you consume.
Take some time each day to unclog the venous network by elevating swollen limbs.
When sitting, you can rest your feet on a chair.
Avoid standing and immobility, which causes venous stasis of blood.
Do not neglect exercise. Gentle form of exercise, such as walking, helps with good blood flow. Walking, running, cycling, swimming help
Avoid wearing shoes that make it difficult for you to walk and put pressure on you, such as high heels. For everyday work, you prefer athletic shoes.
Clothing should be comfortable. Do not wear tight clothing.
Soothe swollen limbs by showering with cool water (never hot). Twice a day and after showering, pour cold water to facilitate blood circulation
Limit your intake of animal fat and salt and follow a healthy dietAvoid condiments, spicy and fried foods.
Avoid exposure to high temperatures and sunbathing.
Lying down or in a chair, rest your feet against the wall for 10 minutes every night
When resting in bed, prop them up with a pillow.
Beware of sudden swelling, you should immediately consult your doctor.
Editor: Alexandros Giatzidis, MD, medlabnews.gr
