Swollen legs can be uncomfortable and painful. You can have swollen feet but painless or swollen feet and painful. Swollen legs are mainly caused by the following:
1. Pregnancy
Pregnant women always experience this problem, especially during late pregnancy. It is common but if the swelling is so severe, it could be dangerous. It could be she is suffering from high blood pressure which needs serious attention. It can be dangerous to the mother and the unborn baby.
2. Sitting for long
If at all you have ever travelled for a long distance by bus, you must have experienced this kind of problem. Your feet swell to a point of not fitting in your own shoes. The swelling is painless and can be solved by lying on your back and raising your feet for some minutes
3. Kidney failure
If you experience less frequent urination, fatigue or difficulty in breathing, it could be your kidney has a problem and may lead to your feet swelling. The natural way to treat this condition is by drinking plenty of water, reduce protein intake and supplement with calcium and vitamin D
4. Medication
Some medicine once taken have this effect to the feet. Such medication includes that for blood pressure, antidepressants and steroids. Some people's bodies can react to these medicines and cause a swelling effect.