What Causes Swollen Body?
Low levels of protein in your blood
Swollen body is a sign that your blood lacks protein. Low levels of protein can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor appetite and liver disease. When proteins are low, fluids leak out of blood vessels, resulting in a swollen body.
It can also be caused by organ malfunction, such as poor circulation and decreased liver and kidney function. Your health care team can help you decide what to do if you have these symptoms.
Long-term protein deficiency
Lack of protein in the diet can lead to swelling and bloating of the body, also known as edema. While there are many possible causes, protein deficiency is one of them.
Protein helps to keep fluids in blood vessels, and it draws fluid back into the body’s tissues.
People who lack protein are more prone to edema, which can result in swollen legs and ankles.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy causes the swollen body. Your body creates more blood and fluid to accommodate your growing baby and expanding placenta, and an increased fat store can lead to fluid retention. The added volume of fluids also increases pressure on your circulatory and lymphatic systems.
While you may start experiencing swelling early in pregnancy, this problem generally develops in the second and third trimesters. A physician will discuss possible causes of swelling and how to treat it.
Venous oedema
When you have venous oedema, you are experiencing swelling of the lower extremities. The fluid that is normally in the veins begins to pool, which increases pressure.
This fluid is then forced into tissues underneath the skin, putting extra stress on the lymphatic system. In most cases, edema is most noticeable on the lower leg or ankle, and it is most often on one side.
You may experience swelling in one or both legs, depending on the location and severity of the condition.
