Body fluids
There are two types of fluids that are carried out in the human body: blood, lymphatic fluid, blood in the arteries coming from the heart, carrying food and oxygen to all members of the body, which in turn carry waste and carbon dioxide, to return them through the veins to the lungs to purify them , Then to the heart, then the rest of the members, and so the cycle continues.
As for the lymphatic fluid, it is the liquid that leaks from the blood at the end of the capillaries, the bulk of which is due to the blood veins, and the remainder of the remainder to the lymphatic membranes, where this fluid plays a large role in the immunity of the body and defend it.
Both the blood and the lymphatic fluid walk in a regular and precise cycle in order to perform their work, but if there is a disability in the process of the flow of these fluids in the body, this will lead to many problems and diseases that will negatively affect the human and may be one of the most common problems affecting males And females alike, is the problem of swollen limbs, and in this article we will focus on the causes that lead to the swelling of the left foot in particular.
Swelling
The swelling is described as the condition in which the size of a particular organ changes in the human body, often in the upper or lower limbs, where it appears in the form of swelling accompanied by a change in skin color tends to pale, and in other cases may tend to redness or even discoloration, Swelling involves one or several extremities, and may in some cases be accompanied by pain or a feeling of heat at the site of swelling. The main cause of swelling is the accumulation of fluid in tissues and muscles.
Causes of swollen feet
There are many reasons that cause swelling of the feet in general, namely:
- Pregnancy, which may sometimes result in poisoning or high blood pressure, and may swell forward women in the case of menstruation.
- Infections of the heart, kidneys or thyroid, which would lead to the accumulation of fluid in the feet.
- The swelling of the feet may be a symptom of some medications.
- There are problems in the lymph nodes.
- Infections that lead to obstruction of blood to the feet, such as venous insufficiency or blood clotting.
- Obesity and overweight.
- Eat plenty of foods that contain large amounts of salt.
- Aging.
- Standing during the day for long periods.
Causes of swelling of the left foot
Sometimes, however, the swelling of the left foot may occur.
- The left foot is exposed to a bruise or a blow.
- Exposure to bite a particular insect.
- Left foot injury burns.
- Left foot surgery.
- Varicose veins infection.
- People with diabetes may have certain types of osteoarthritis, or left foot arthritis.