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How does osmosis affect dehydration water intoxication and edema?
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What would happen in your body in a hypoosmotic state?
In a hypoosmotic state, such as one that occurs with water intoxication, edema is most likely to result as intracellular fluid increases.
What would negatively affect carbon dioxide alveolar diffusion?
pulmonary edema
Types of edema?
There are 6 types of edema. Generalized edema, skin edema, peripheral edema, corneal edema, cerebral edema, pulmonary edema, myxedema and lymphedema.
What are the causes of edema?
Edema is swelling. It can affect the entire body or a specific part of it. It is caused by inflammation and sometimes an injury. It is the result of leaking blood vessels that release fluid into the body cause it to swell.
What has the author Neill Barry Rewcastle written?
Neill Barry Rewcastle has written: 'The ultra-structure in the cerebral cortex and its reaction to oedema and dehydration' -- subject(s): Cerebral cortex, Edema
Does weight affect Edema?
Being overweight slows body fluid circulation and puts extra pressure on the veins
What is discogenic marrow edema?
Discogenic edema is swelling (edema) of the vertebra in the spine (disc's).
What is the main term in pitting edema?
edema
What is edema?
Edema is swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues. Although edema can affect any part of your body, it's most commonly noticed in your hands, arms, feet, ankles and legs. Edema can be the result of underlying medical conditions, certain medications or pregnancy. Identifying and treating the underlying cause of edema is key to effectively controlling it. Self-care measures coupled with medication that removes excess fluid usually can effectively treat edema.
Where is edema found?
edema is found in the interstitial fluid
Swelling or fluid in tissue spaces?
Edema
Why do a Blood test for sodium?
Blood sodium testing is used to detect hyponatremia or hypernatremia associated with dehydration, edema, and a variety of diseases. a full explanation can be found here: http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/sodium/test.html
