Why do my feet swell at night?

In most cases, people's physical discomfort occurs at night. They feel fine during the day, without any discomfort during the day. But at night, they often have fever, body aches, etc. Sometimes it is due to fatigue from work during the day, and sometimes it is not that simple. So what is going on if some people's feet become swollen at night?

The causes of swollen feet include poor blood circulation, kidney problems, heart failure, malnutrition, etc. It is best to go to the hospital for a liver and kidney function test and an electrocardiogram.

You can do some proper activities at ordinary times to speed up the blood circulation in the body and help the edema to subside. It is best not to drink too much water before going to bed at night. When sleeping at night, try to raise your lower limbs as much as possible to speed up the blood circulation and help the absorption and elimination of edema.

One of the common symptoms of edema. See "Essentials of Diagnosis and Treatment of Swelling". Also known as swollen feet. It is caused by excessive dampness and heat, spleen deficiency, spleen qi stagnation, and long-term illness leading to deficiency of the body's vital energy. Volume 5 of "Yi Lin Sheng Mo" states: "Foot swelling refers to swelling of the legs and feet. If the swelling is caused by excessive dampness and heat, the color of the swelling is red, and the dampness and heat should be cleared, such as Danggui Niantong Decoction. If the swelling is caused by spleen deficiency, the color of the swelling is white, and the spleen qi should be nourished, such as Shenling Baizhu San plus Achyranthes bidentata and Coix seed. If the spleen is deficient and the qi is stagnant and cannot flow, water will come out after the swelling lasts for a long time, and it will be difficult to heal if it is broken. The treatment should focus on strengthening the spleen, such as Shenling Baizhu San plus Cimicifuga heracleifolia and Alisma orientalis. If the disease lasts for a long time and causes swelling, the swelling will extend to the soles of the feet. If it is a skin swelling, it can be treated, but a flesh swelling is difficult to remove, so it should be nourished and invigorated. For example, Buzhong Yiqi Decoction plus Achyranthes bidentata and Dipsacus asper." See the edema entry. Check it promptly and don't be careless. Usually, you should avoid fatigue and emotional excitement.

1. Get more rest and don’t be too tired. 2. Use less salt and eat a diet that is reasonable. If the swelling is severe, avoid eating salt! 3. Put a cushion under your feet when you sleep; 4. Keep a good mood every day and put all unhappy things aside.