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Signs of foot edema in the elderly 

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Leg edema is a phenomenon of abnormal
fluid accumulation in subcutaneous 

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tissues, causing legs to swell larger than normal. 

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This condition can appear in one or both
legs, causing a feeling of weakness, 

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tension and difficulty walking. 

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In some severe cases, prolonged leg
edema can deform the ankle or calf area, 

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significantly affects the mobility as
well as the quality of life of patients. 

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Elderly people with leg edema often
have typical manifestations such as 

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feet, ankles or calves
abnormally swollen, 

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Skin in the leg area is taut or changes color. 

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When using your fingers to press on the
swollen skin area, a hollow will appear 

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and it takes a few seconds to return to normal. 

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Leg joints become stiffer, difficult to move 

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Feeling heavy feet, tired feet when
standing or walking 

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Slippers become tighter than usual 

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Depending on the cause of the disease,
the degree of edema may appear 

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fleetingly or last for many days, many weeks. 

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Leg edema treatment needs to be
based on specific causes 

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Therefore, patients should go to a
medical facility for examination, to 

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determine the cause and
have appropriate treatment directions.