Veins work to pump blood back up from the feet and legs to the heart through one-way valves. If these valves stop working properly due to weakness or damage, fluid can seep back down and pool causing swollen feet and ankles.9. Cellulitis Cellulitis can lead to swelling of the foot, ...
Obstruction (blockage) of the veins or lymphatic system:Anything that presses on a vein or lymphatic channel, like a tumor or rubber band around a leg, increases pressure within the vessel, causing it to leak fluid. Tumor:Benign or malignant tumors affecting a cat’s legs or paws can create...
Rekha Kumar, M.D. is recognized as an international leader in the field of obesity medicine. She is a practicing endocrinologist in New York City and served as the former medical director of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Kumar has lectured internationally on the topic of the ...
then this may lead to venous insufficiency. As a result of the damage, blood reaching the valves may leak back down the vessels and fluid will accumulate in the soft tissues of the feet, ankles and legs. This pooling of blood, or rather, a collection of blood is ...
Painless swelling that occurs in both feet and ankles is what doctors call peripheral edema. It happens when the tiniest blood vessels in your legs—your capillaries—leak fluid into your tissues and the fluid pools down in your feet and ankles. Another name for this edema is fluid retention....
Lymphatic edema occurs when localized fluid retention and tissue swelling is caused by a compromised lymphatic system, which normally returns interstitial fluid to the thoracic duct and then the bloodstream. The swelling can spread to your arms and legs, and the skin will often feel taut or thicke...
Hello dr. Marie. I have had my male cat since he was 8 weeks old and i adopted him from the spca. He had a minor respiratory infection when i brought him home a...
Any accident that might cause them traumatic injury, like a fall or a fight with another animal, can cause their face to swell up, especially if that's the area where they got hit. The impact can cause blood vessels to rupture and leak fluid into the surrounding tissues, leading to swell...
leak into the urine and reduce the overall protein in your body, which then causes fluid buildup. If you suspect that your edema and swollen legs are caused by kidney or liver issues, you’ll want to see a doctor as soon as possible. This can cause further complications in the future ...
If the skin/fur color is pink/white or light tan and the coat is short, you can see that the hives look red, but this is very hard to see on darker colored skin or in pets with longer coats. They are typically distributed on the face and head, front legs, and sometimes the chest...