Question 1

what causes foot swelling?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Trauma such as broken bones, sprains, strains.  Problems with veins and lymphatic systems.  Systemic disorders such as high blood pressure, and heart failure.  Blood clots may cause swelling of one leg.

Question 2

how do you treat foot swelling?

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Depends on cause: Elevation, elastic socks/stockings, water pill. Need to see physician for diagnosis and then management.

Question 3

what to do about foot swelling after minor injury?

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RICE: For minor injuries, the rice treatment can help relieve swelling and pain. Rest – protect your injured foot and avoid prolonged standing or walking. Ice – no more than 15 minutes at a time and don’t apply ice directly to your skin. Compression – apply an ace wrap. Elevation – try to elevate your foot above your heart. If your symptoms don’t improve after 48 hours, see your doctor.

Question 4

will icing a lot help foot swelling to become normal?

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Cycling is Better: For  a 20-minute cycle apply a towel- wrapped ice pack to the sprain (this is a cycle of 20 minute on and 20 minutes off). This cycle is used to reduce the swelling.

Also elevation, rest, and compression.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: foot swelling?

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Foot swelling: is an accumulation of fluid in the foot, this can be from injury, venous problems, post surgical or infection. These types give you pitting edema, meaning when you press it leaves an indentation. Non-pitting edema usually occurs in lymphatic problems and is much harder to treat.

Question 6

can sunburn cause foot swelling?

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Yes: A sunburn causes trauma to the skin and can cause swelling.

Question 7

how can i alleviate my foot swelling?

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Depends why : You have it...I.E trauma, infection, venous insufficency, hypertenton, poor kidney function, side effect of medicine, too much salt intake etc...

Question 8

can athletes foot cause foot swelling?

Accepted Answer

No: It's very unsual for athlete's foot to cause swelling.
Highly unlikely.
I'm sure there's another cause of your foot swelling.
I recommend that you have it evaluated by a board certified podiatrist.

Question 9

foot swelling and pain for no apparent reason?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: We can even twist our foot in bed or even unknowingly . Also varicose veins can cause it if you have deep ones, but you would usually have smaller ones on the surface. If both sides were swelling the causes would be more in number but much more limited since one sided.. Apply ice or heat and try Ibuprofen or aleve, (naproxen) limit salt and elevate the leg. An ace wrap might help too.

Question 10

can you tell me how i can reduce my foot swelling?

Accepted Answer

It would depend: On what caused the swelling.....Injury? Varicose veins? A clot in your leg? 
All three for example should be treated differently...

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