Edema of the left foot

As a rule, swelling of the feet is often associated with pregnancy. But not always the only reason is this. For example, the swelling of the left leg, as well as the right leg, can be caused by the development of varicose veins.

Of course, pregnancy is one of the main reasons that such a disease can arise. The point is that when the uterus is enlarged, the large venous trunks in the pelvis are squeezed and a mechanical obstacle is created for the outflow of blood from the lower limbs. In addition, to ensure the food of the two organisms there is an increase in the volume of circulating blood, which creates an additional burden on the veins.

How does the swelling of the legs progress?

The development of puffiness in varicose veins is slow enough, and women do not pay attention to swelling of the legs after childbirth or simply think that the blame for all the other reason. Initially, they are almost invisible. Most of all, they appear later in the evening. The whole point is that a person is in an upright position all day, as a result of which the blood flow to the lower veins increases. After an overnight rest, the swelling of the left foot disappears or decreases.

To determine the reasons for the formation of edema in the first place, you need to consult a doctor. However, the recommendations that are set out below will help you solve the problem a little faster

Recreation and gymnastics for the feet

Let's rest our feet more often. In a state of rest it is necessary to lie so that the position of the legs was slightly above the body level. Also, more often do some special simple exercises:

- Move your feet around in a circle;
- rise on your toes;
- Make a roll from the toe on the heel.

To remove the swelling of the left leg, in a dream should try to lie on the left side to improve blood flow. In the sitting position, you should not cross your legs.

Food

Include in the diet of grapes and tomatoes, grapefruits and lemons, cranberries, sea buckthorn, viburnum, conducive to liquefaction of blood. It provokes swelling of the left leg and thickens the blood deficit of lecithin, vitamin C, zinc, selenium. Also on the condition of the blood, the excessive use of canned, spicy, smoked and fatty food is adversely affected. Do not abuse cocoa, tea, coffee, carbonated drinks. But you can drink juice from grapes, cranberry juice, herbal teas, but the main product for quenching thirst should be water.

Massage and decoction of dried apricots

Very well facilitates the edema of the foot massage and drinking a decoction of dried apricots. To do this, pour the dried apricots with boiling water and leave to infuse overnight, and in the morning drink before meals for 30-40 minutes.

Foot baths

Baths for fatigue removal

For the trays make a decoction of 100 g of juniper fruit or a solution of 100 g of sea salt per liter of water. You can also make baths from 1 tbsp. Spoonfuls of mustard dry or 2 teaspoons of baking soda, diluted in 1 liter of water.

Contrast baths

The feet should first be held in hot water, then sharply lowered into the cold. Repeat the procedure should be several times. To such baths you can add sea salt or broths of herbs. This will help not only to get rid of edema, but also to improve the general condition of the body and cheer up