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The Potential Causes of Edema
- 6:48, 12th September 2018
- Test Organization
- Diseases and Infections
- Edema
Edema is caused when an excess amount of fluid finds no outlet and gets stuck in the body tissues. Though the swelling can occur in any part of the body, the most commonly affected parts are arms, hands, ankle, legs and feet. You might experience it in times of pregnancy or any other underlying disorders but, do not treat this lightly. In some severe cases, edema can even cause cirrhosis of the liver, congestive heart failure or some types of kidney diseases.
Normally, it can be cured by taking out the extra fluid and cutting down on the amount of your daily salt intake. If not treated, the disease might take the shape of pulmonary edema which comes along with intense chest pain and problem in breathing. In cases of blood clot in the veins, the swollen leg or arms should be treated immediately, else it might lead to deep vein thrombosis.
Causes of Edema
Light instances of edema may have the reasons for sitting in one position for a long time, having too much salt in your food, during pregnancy and while having menstrual cramps. If you regularly take anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drugs or diabetes medications known as thiazolidinediones, you might end up with swollen hands or feet.
The types of diseases and conditions that lead to edema are:
# Congestive heart failure - The lower chambers of the heart becomes unable to pump out blood and the blood accumulates inside.
# Cirrhosis - Fluids back up in the abdominal cavity.
# Kidney damage - Fluid accumulates due to decreasing level of albumin in the blood.
# Inadequate lymphatic system - The lymph nodes and vessels, if damages, becomes unable to clear out the excess fluid from the body.
If you see the slightest signs of swollen or stretched skin, consult with a professional from Curedit as fast as possible for best results.
