There are many reasons for leg swelling or watery feet. Sometimes it can be a symptom of a minor or serious problem. Therefore, a decision should be made only after considering other symptoms about watery feet. Elderly people, especially women, overweight, patients, during menstruation (Period),
during pregnancy (Pregnancy), because of sitting for a long time hanging the legs of the vehicle or standing for a long time, many people can get water on their feet. It's military and goes away if you lie down with your feet up. There is nothing to panic about.
However, the cause of leg swelling can be serious. Kidney and liver problems cause water in the body, especially in the feet. Malnutrition and anemia (Anemia) can accumulate water in the legs. If it is accompanied by fatigue and sleepiness, lack of attention, irregular periods, dry skin, etc., see if there is a thyroid problem.
Because of this hormonal complication, it is very normal for water to come to the feet. Certain medications are also responsible for watery feet. For example: painkillers, birth control pills, amlodipine used for high blood pressure, pioglitazone used for diabetes, even insulin etc. Swollen legs during pregnancy is a very normal thing.
But if this is accompanied by high blood pressure and urge to urinate, it can be a sign of a serious problem like pre-eclampsia. Usually, there should be no pain with swelling of these upper legs.
However, you should be careful if you suddenly experience severe pain and the skin becomes red and swollen. It can be a serious and urgent problem like infection or blood clot in the leg, in which case treatment is needed soon.
