What is the reason for a child's swollen instep?

The phenomenon of edema of the instep usually occurs in adults or pregnant women. It is rare for children to have edema of the instep, because most of the edema of the instep is caused by damage to the kidney organs in the body, and the kidneys of children are still in the gradual improvement stage. Only some congenital kidney diseases may cause edema in children. So what is the reason for edema of the instep of children?

1. Kidney function problems are one of the important causes of edema

2. Nutritional leg and foot swelling is caused by eating less and weakened digestive function.

3. Idiopathic leg and foot swelling, which is more common in women, may be related to endocrine and metabolic abnormalities;

4. Inferior vena cava leg and foot swelling is caused by poor return of the inferior vena cava, and one foot often swells first.

;5. Functional leg and foot swelling, although not serious, can last for several years and the cause is still unknown.

6. Swelling of legs and feet caused by systemic diseases. People with heart disease, heart failure and kidney disease often have swollen legs and feet.

7. In addition, swelling of the legs and feet caused by excessive sodium salt intake, improper use of medication, and local infections such as beriberi are also common. Due to different causes of swollen feet and legs, the clinical manifestations are also different. Swollen feet are caused by gout. The big toe, heel and knee will suddenly become red, swollen and painful, the joints will feel hot and the pain will be unbearable. Swollen feet are caused by renal failure, and the eyes and face will swell. If you press the heel or instep lightly, the swollen area will sink and the muscles will seem to lose elasticity. Swollen feet caused by cardiogenic diseases will cause symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, and shortness of breath. If you experience symptoms of swollen legs and feet, you should go to the hospital for examination and diagnosis as soon as possible. So as to prescribe the right medicine and get rid of the disease as soon as possible.