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Edema is a condition caused by retention of body fluid and usually occurs in what areas of the body?
arms and legs
Can general anesthesia cause fluid retention?
Can anesthesia cause fluid retention
Can methadone cause fluid retention?
Yes, edema or fluid retention is a side effect of methadone.
What would cause fluid retention in the legs and ankles of an elderly person?
Fluid frequently collects in the lower extremities of elderly people because their heart is not able to pump the fluid adequately and it backs up. The fluid settles to the lower extremities by gravity.
Does weight have anything to do with fluid retention?
Weight is not directly associated with fluid retention, but heart problems does. Fluid retention is characterized with fluid build-up on some parts of the body due to problems like heart ailments. To treat fluid retention, doctors usually recommend furosemide as a medication. You can take a look at this link for drug info about furosemide: http://www.meds-side-effects.com/
How do you spell lymphangiscintigraphy?
The correct spelling is "lymphangioscintigraphy" abbreviated LAS.(A radioactive tracing to diagnose lymphedema / lymphoedema, fluid retention in the lymph system, especially arms and legs.)
Is fluid retention caused by high or low potassium in the body?
It is excessive salt intake (sodium) which can place an individual at risk of fluid retention.
What is the medical term meaning fluid retention due to obstrution of the lymph vessels?
Lymphedema is fluid retention due to obstruction of lymph vessels.Lymphedema
Feet swell even when sitting why?
Swollen feet are a condition in which muscles in the feet have an excessive fluid. This excessive fluid can be causes of increasing weight. It is also called Edema which usually affects the feet, lower legs and ankles.
What is the cause of fluid retention?
Fluid retention is a condition wherein fluid build-up or swelling on some parts of the body. Fluid retention is also called Edema, and often times patients with hypertension, heart problems, lung diseases, and liver issues are most likely to develop edema. One of the most popular and effective treatment for fluid retention is furosemide 40 mg. This medicine effectively prevents fluid build-up by flushing the excess fluid out of the system in the form of urine.
What can cause the left ankle to swell up with no injuries done to it nor is there an history of fluid retention only the left ankle is having this problem?
fluid retention
What is the medical term meaning water pill?
A diuretic is medication given to reduce severe fluid retention in the legs and body.
