My husband had a fractured bone (heel area) a few years ago. Now, in hot weather, his leg swells a lot. What to do? Is it related to the trauma or to the circulation? My husband's family has heart problems, he has an uneven heartbeat during ECG tests. What should the husband do and what specialist should he see?
There are many causes of lower limb edema. Having a fracture in the foot area can lead to swelling on hot days. Cardiovascular disease is the cause of edema in many people. Unfortunately, you did not say how old your husband is and in this situation it is difficult to obtain more detailed advice. All people, regardless of many, should follow a s alt-restricted diet, because excess s alt underlies swelling in the course of cardiovascular and kidney diseases. It is advisable to eat vegetables and fruits as well as other products that are not preserved with table s alt or other chemical compounds in which there is a sodium ion (in Latin - "natrium"). When going shopping, it is always worth reading labels for the content of sodium ion.
Remember that our expert's answer is informative and will not replace a visit to the doctor.
Krystyna KnyplInternist, hypertensiologist, editor-in-chief of "Gazeta dla Lekarzy".
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