My instep is swollen and it hurts when I walk. Why?

Feet are very important organs for everyone. There are many acupuncture points in the human feet. These acupuncture points are usually connected to many organs of the human body. If there is an abnormality in the feet, it will cause physical illness and affect physical health. Some people often have swelling on the instep and feel pain when walking. When ordinary people encounter this situation, they often don’t know what’s going on.

My instep is swollen and it hurts when I walk. What's going on?

There are many causes of the above situation. During treatment, it is necessary to clarify the specific pain site, whether the local skin is red and swollen, and whether the activity is restricted. It is recommended that you go to the orthopedic department in time. The doctor will treat it according to your specific situation. However, your situation may be caused by excessive fatigue or abnormal renal function. It is best to have a health check. If the edema is severe, you can use some diuretics to relieve the symptoms.

How to quickly reduce swelling on the instep?

1. Apply cold compress within 48 hours to shrink blood vessels and avoid further swelling; after 48 hours, apply hot compress to promote the absorption of swelling. It promotes local vasoconstriction, reduces congestion and swelling of the affected area, and blocks the bleeding site as soon as possible; cold compresses cool down the area, slow down the sensory nerve response, and have a pain-relieving effect.

2. Limit weight-bearing activities on the injured area to help reduce swelling.

3. Raise the affected limb. If there is no significant improvement or even worsening after about a week, it is recommended to see an orthopedic clinic for an X-ray to rule out fractures, etc.

4. For treatment, external application of Chinese medicine can relax muscles and activate blood circulation, reduce swelling and relieve pain, promote blood circulation and disperse blood stasis, dispel wind and cold, and has a strong nutritional and repair function for joint cartilage, ligaments, and tendons.

5. Acupuncture and massage have certain therapeutic effects, as well as external use of safflower oil, Yunnan Baiyao spray, etc. In serious cases, you can ask your doctor to prescribe painkillers.

What might be the cause of swollen feet in middle-aged people?

1. Edema is often a signal of heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, endocrine disease and other diseases, but some edema is not a manifestation of disease, but a physiological reaction.

2. Idiopathic edema. Some women between 20 and 40 years old often experience mild swelling of the eyelids and face after getting up in the morning, and pitting edema or tightness in the lower limbs. Gradually alleviate and subside with activity. Most scholars believe that it is related to neuropsychiatric factors and autonomic nervous system dysfunction.

Feet are particularly important to us. We rely on them for walking and running. So if our feet are swollen, we cannot ignore it. The right way is to find a way to reduce the swelling. If the swelling still cannot be reduced after taking some measures on your own, you must seek medical attention immediately.