From lifestyle habits to serious health issues, many factors can cause edema.
Swipe through to know the common causes and when to seek medical help.
Lifestyle Causes
✔️ Prolonged sitting/standing
✔️ High salt intake
✔️ Inactivity / sedentary habits
✔️ Obesity
✔️ Tight or ill-fitting shoes
Pregnancy & Hormones
Pregnancy – pressure from the growing uterus
Hormonal changes – menstrual cycle / hormone therapy
Medical Conditions
⚠️ Heart, kidney, or liver disease
⚠️ Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
⚠️ Venous insufficiency
⚠️ Lymphedema
⚠️ Infection, injury, or surgery
⚠️ Side effects of certain medications
When to See a Doctor
🚨 Seek urgent care if swelling comes with:
❗ Shortness of breath / chest pain
❗ Severe headache or high BP (esp. in pregnancy)
❗ Signs of infection (pain, redness, pus, warmth)
👨⚕️ Persistent or severe swelling needs medical consultation!
Don’t ignore persistent or severe swelling — consult our specialists at Annai Arul Hospital for the right care.
📞 Call us: 89395 99999