swelling in feet?

Question

I just gave birth about 5 days ago and i still have alot of swelling in my feet. Do anyone know how to get it to go down? also i did have tubs tied

Answer 1

Sorry this is so long, but 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 lymph 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 WELLNESS. 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.

Your lymph 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. The system contains over 600 collection sites called lymph nodes. These nodes are formed at the junction sites of the lymph vessel network.

The system is responsible for supplying plasma-rich protein to your blood as well as carrying away toxins and other debris. It 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 lymph 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 lymph 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 body'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 lymph 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 lymph 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.

Answer 2

I had a little girl almost a year ago in March. I started getting swelling in my calves, ankles and feet at around 5 months gestation. Had the baby 1 week after my due date by c-section and had swelling so bad for the next 3 recovery days in the hospital. The swelling was from my waist clear to my toes, the nurses checked the swelling by pressing on my calves with their thumbs and left severe pressure marks(indentations) about 2 inches deep, but I was still allowed to leave. My maternity clothes I came in wearing weren't fitting when I left. 5 days later, my huband went back to work and I developed a headache around 10:30 am, worst I've ever had in my life and did not cease not even after I took 4-800 mg Advil and 4 Percocet through-out the day, which were for my incision pain and inflammation.
At 4:00 am,(yes, the next day) after not being able to sit, lay down and sleep, because when I did the pressure headache in my head just got worse, however I was able to drape my arms over my child's crib supporting myself and get a little sleep, I finally woke my husband and he took my 1 week old and I to the ER. I told them of the 19 hour headache and swelling, they took my blood pressure and I will never forget 186/134, they immediately took me for a cat scan and told me they were suprised I hadn't started convulsing. I was admitted into the hospital for another 3 days while they pumped me full of demerol and fenergen(?) for pain and magnesium to flush my system, they called it Post-pre-eeclampsia or in other words toximia after giving birth. Please get help immediately if your swelling continues with or without a headache, it may save you from another hospital stay and time away from baby!

Answer 3

elevate you feet with pillows, and reduce you salt intake, remember that sodium attracts water, and well you know the laws of gravity (down it goes) that is why your feet are swollen, buy distilled or sparkling water. If you are not breast feeding ask your dr if it's ok for you to take a water pill during your next period to relieve some of the bloating feeling

Answer 4

positioned on help stockings, do no longer sit down for long classes, once you sit down use a foot stool. positioned your ft up at known cases in the process the day. confirm your physician is effectively treating you for all different wellness situations. Ask your physician if a diuretic drugs could be powerful. in case you may, lie jointly with your ft resting on some thing it incredibly is larger than your coronary heart,(occasion, mendacity on the lounge floor jointly with your ft on a chair on a similar time as watching television).

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Answer 6

soak your feet in lukewarm to mild hot water. have someone massage them and srub them. It would be nice to watch a movie or something that'll distract you. Also, have some tylenol, and if it doesn't go away, contact your doctor. good luck- also drink joshanda (indian tea) it really helps.

Answer 7

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003104.htm

Answer 8

elevate your legs