Leg swelling and pain are often caused by retention of fluid in the legs and tissues which is often referred to medically as peripheral edema. It is often caused within the venous circulation system, the kidneys, and the lymphatic system.
 
Leg swelling and pain is not always a sign of heart or circulation issues, it can be due to fluid buildup simply from a few different reasons including being inactive, overweight/obese, sitting or standing for long periods of time, or wearing tight socks, stockings or jeans.
 
A few different causes that are related to fluid buildup and pain include:
 
● Acute Kidney Failure
● Cardiomyopathy
● Chemotherapy
● Chronic Kidney Disease
● Cirrhosis
● Deep Vein Thrombosis
● Heart Failure
● Hormone Therapy
● Lymphedema
● Nephrotic Syndrome
● Overweight/Obesity
● Pain Relievers
● Pericarditis
● Pregnancy
● Prescription Medications
● Pulmonary Hypertension
● Sitting or standing for long periods of time
● Thrombophlebitis
● Venous Insufficiency

There are a few home remedies that you can do to help ease any swelling before booking an appointment with our private practice for further treatment:
 
● Cut back on salty food intake
● Wear compression socks/stockings
● Exercise each day per recommended activities levels
● During long car rides, switch positions of how you are sitting, and stop for breaks to move your legs
● During a flight, get up from your seat and move around as much as possible
● Raise your legs above your heart a few times per day for 30 mins
 
If you begin to notice these serious symptoms of leg swelling, immediately contact our private practice to book an appointment, as it could be deadly, the symptoms include shortness of breath, leg pain, extreme exhaustion, coughing up blood, chest pain, chest pressure, dizzy, fainting, confusion, and leg swelling.
 
Our vein clinic at Elite Veins in New York, are available for patients who are dealing with leg pain and swelling. We have treatment options available to help with symptoms associated with leg pain and swelling. 

While minor swelling and pain in the legs is normally not a cause for concern, it is when there is excessive swelling and pain, or long-lasting swelling and pain that can be worrisome of a medical condition.
 
Swelling can occur from a variety of different things, usually after an injury. This is the main time that the body will then send more fluid to the affected area, this is done to help it heal. As the injury begins to heal, the excess fluid will drain away and the swelling will begin to go down.
 
There are some cases where the body is not able to circulate the building fluid, particularly within the areas that are furthest from the heart. This type of swelling is noted as peripheral edema, and it will signal more issues, some of which will include:
 
● Blood clots which can travel to areas like the brain, lungs, or heart
● Heart disease
● Heart failure
● Infection
● Kidney damage
● Kidney disease
● Liver disease
● Lymphedema
● Severe-allergic reaction
● Venous disease
 
Not all swelling should be a cause for concern, however, swelling that is excessive, unexplained, and even long-lasting which is when concern begins to rise. Knowing the difference between what needs immediate medical attention, and what can be dealt with at home is what matters.

If you notice sudden, and unexplained swelling occurring in just one limb, or if it occurs along with symptoms of chest pain, coughing up blood, issues breathing, fever, or skin that looks red and is quite warm to the touch, seek immediate emergency care. These symptoms can be very dangerous and cause serious injury or even death.
 
If the swelling does not go away on its own, it is highly recommended to book an appointment with our center Elite Veins NY. Our leg pain and swelling specialists are available for these kinds of issues. If you are noticing these kinds of symptoms, book an appointment with us. We serve patients from the New York City NY, Queens NY, Brooklyn NY, Manhattan NY, Bronx NY, Hoboken NJ, West New York NJ and surrounding areas.