It is wrong to link every case of leg swelling to the heart!
Leg swelling can occur in the following situations:
during pregnancy
with high blood pressure
heart and kidney disease
excess weight, physical inactivity
arthritis and sprains
excessive salt intake
in people who stand for long periods.
In addition, blocked veins in the legs cause blood to pool in the legs, which in turn leads to swelling.
If swelling in the abdomen and legs is accompanied by chest pain, fatigue, and shortness of breath, these are signs of heart disease.
With heart-related swelling, both legs always swell. Pressing with a finger leaves a dough-like dent, and this is accompanied by difficulty urinating and marked shortness of breath.
Information on this site is general and does not replace an examination by a doctor.