Pedal Edema In Old People: Short Explaination

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What is Pedal Edema?
It is a condition where feet swelled due to fluid accumulation. various physiological and pathological factors are responsible for pedal edema.
Now we are discussing why it seen is elderly individual.

Underlying Causes of Pedal Edema in Old Population

  • Weak Vein Valve: As aged increases valves of leg veins getting weak which results in accumulation of fluid in knees, ankle and cause swelling.
  • Immobility also contributes a major factor in pedal edema of old people.
  • Many medications like calcium channel blockers also increase vessel permeability and hence causing a edema.
  • Malnutrition and Hypoalbuminemia also responsible.

Preventive Measures

  • Use pillow to raise feet it decreases swelling and discomfort within minutes.
  • Restricted to low sodium diet.
  • Avoiding uninterrupted standing and sitting for long period of time.
  • Maintain good oral hydration

Pedal Edema can occur naturally as person getting old proper preventive measures and regular health consultation are necessary to distinguish it from other pathological conditions.

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Very informative post! Understanding the causes and preventive measures of pedal edema in older adults can help promote better health and comfort. Regular medical consultation is important too.

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I have seen my grandfather suffer from this condition. We use the pillow for his feet.

Other than reducing sodium intake does a protein rich diet help in pedal edema?

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informative!

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Well articulated piece! CCB’s cause edema by vasodilation which can be resolved by adding an ACEi.