Foot swelling, what is it?

Question

I have a slight swelling between my big toe and ankle on my right foot, it's on the side of my foot, i noticed it about 4 months ago, it doesn't hurt but the slight swell worries me. what can it be? it's on the left side of my foot.

Answer 1

You have a fluid build-up in your foot. I'm sending this rather long blog because, after 4 months, you need to know about it.

Lymphatic Health

Mainstream medicine often ignores the LYMPHATIC SYSTEM, but its vitality is CRUCIAL to the health of the immune system. Your lymphatic system can be compared to a freeway. When congested, nothing moves. The same thing can happen in your body. Your lymphatic system affects every organ and cell in your body. When your lymphatic system's drainage becomes blocked, you cannot eliminate toxic material. When the lymph fails to function properly, it becomes sluggish or even stagnant. The clear lymph fluid becomes cloudy and thick, changing from a condition like water to milk to yogurt to cottage cheese. Thickened, gel-like stagnant lymph overloaded with toxic waste is the ideal environment for the onset of numerous illnesses, including CANCER.

Your lymphatic system includes a vast network of capillaries that transport the lymph - a series of nodes throughout the body (primarily in the neck, groin, and armpits) that collect the lymph and 3 organs; the tonsils, spleen, and thymus gland, which produce white blood cells (called lymphocytes). Lymphocytes are absolutely vital to the immune system.

The space between cells occupies about 18% of the body. Fluid containing plasma proteins, foreign particles, and bacteria that accumulate in these spaces between cells, is called lymph. The primary purpose of the lymphatic system is to collect the lymph and to return its contents to the bloodstream. More specifically, the lymph system collects waste products and cellular debris from the tissues to eliminate toxins from the body.

The lymph flows upward through the body to the chest (at the rate of 3 quarts per 24 hours) where it drains into the bloodstream through two large ducts. Lymph also flows down from the head and neck into these drainage sites. Unlike the blood supply, the lymphatic system does not have a pump (the heart} to move it along. Rather, its movement depends on such factors as muscle contraction or manual manipulation (why inactivity can lead to increased illness).

The lymph circulation is also a one-way circulation - it only returns fluid to the bloodstream. The lymph system becomes particularly active during times of illness (such as the flu), when the nodes (particularly at the neck) visibly swell with collected waste products.

When the collecting terminals become blocked, it's like a bottleneck; lymph starts backing up in the system creating a toxic OXYGEN-DEPRIVED environment conducive to degeneration and disorder. Toxic lymph can be stored for a long time in the system. This is not a healthy condition. MOVING STAGNANT LYMPH IS A KEY TO REJUVENATION. Once you clear up the lymph flow, which is an essential component of the immune system, you can enhance the body's natural healing ability to clear up illness.

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DID YOU KNOW THAT... Your lymphatic system is actually a vital circulatory system with an extensive network of vessels throughout the body. Your body contains about 50% more lymphatic fluid than blood. Your lymphatic system contains over 600 collection sites called lymph nodes. These nodes are formed at the junction sites of the lymph vessel network.

Your lymphatic system is responsible for supplying plasma-rich protein to your blood as well as carrying away toxins and other debris. Your lymphatic system is your primary defense against bacteria, viruses and fungus. Most chronic (disease) problems occur at the junction of lymph vessels called lymph nodes.

In men the inguinal nodes, in the crease of the groin, are the primary channel for release of accumulated lymh from the prostrate. In women the axillary nodes, located in the arm pit, are the primary channel for releasing accumulated lymph from the breasts.

An impaired lymphatic system often results in Colds; Flu; Sinus Problems;

Excess Water and Fluid Retention;

Impaired Heart Health; Fibrocystic and Tender Breasts; Cellulite; Enlarged Prostate; and Cancer.

There are many inter-linked conditions that can contribute to sluggish lymph circulation and may be IMPROVED by lymphatic treatment. These include but are not limited to: allergies, menstrual cramps, arthritis, prostate disorders, ulcers, breast lumps, parasites, eating disorders, cancer, respiratory infections, cellulite, emphysema, sinus headaches, intestinal blockages, muscle and tissue tension, structural misalignment in the neck and shoulders, and mental confusion and emotional disorder. Most physical and emotional challenges can be AGGRAVATED by blockage of the lymph flow.

Factors that can contribute to lymphatic system blockages include chronic constipation, stress, lack of movement and regular exercise, inflammation, poor eating habits, and unexpressed emotions such as anger, fear, or resentment. Other factors can also hamper the natural cleansing process. Artificial and restrictive clothing (such as polyester blouses and tight bras and jeans), air-conditioning, and even antiperspirant deodorants prevent excretion and natural cleansing of toxins. Your skin is the largest eliminative organ and about one third of your system's toxins are excreted through it, which comes to about a pound a day. Blocking this flow of natural design with antiperspirants works against both the lymphatic and immune systems.

A healthy lymphatic system can absorb and discharge unwanted body fat. It carry away excess body fluids and toxic ASCITES (abnormal accumulation of protein and fluid in the peritoneal cavity). It can aid in healing challenges associated with the muscular, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, endocrine and nervous systems.

Once again-- your lymphatic system affects EVERY organ and cell in your body. We do not know of a person who cannot benefit from lymph therapy!

A clogged lymph system can benefit from outside help. A professional can use her/his hands, manually, to MASSAGE and stimulate your lymph system, or use special equipment designed for that purpose. GERMANIUM AND OXYGEN THERAPY can help break up the protein congestion in the lymph, turning it from "cottage cheese" back to it's balanced state of clear fluid. When the lymph is moving freely again, it drains into the bloodstream, to eliminate toxic wastes from your body. Moving sluggish lymph flow is a MAJOR KEY in achieving and maintaining good health and vitality.

Best of luck.

Answer 2

My ft began swelling at about 30 weeks, my palms were to save on with about @ 34 weeks. Now I actual have consistent hand numbness and the ft and hand swelling nonetheless going sturdy! lol solid success!

Answer 3

Swelling can occur from various reasons: injury, infection, disease, or simply because your body is not circulating fluid well. I'm thinking it's the last one. I suggest you put a little ice on it, to cool it down. If the swelling doesn't stop in, say, a week's time, I suggest you go see a doctor.

Answer 4

could be a variety of things:
do your shoes fit right, bad fit may cause swelling
water retention
injury (even ones you aren't aware of)
infection from a cut
th best thing to do is see a doctor. it might not hurt now but swelling is generally an indicator that something is not right.

Answer 5

Possible possession.Yes your limbs can be possessed as well as feet.It will try and hide.Does it jerk or go numb without warning?At times can nothing cause pain in your foot,if so yep possession.Make it a friend.

Answer 6

Water retention

Answer 7

Its impossible to tell without seeing it and examining it. Best to see a doctor if you are worried about it