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Why is cell swelling in the brain especially dangerous?
Because there is no-where for the extra swelling to go - since the brain is completely enclosed by a solid skull, any swelling of the tissue causes an increase in the pressure of the surrounding fluid, which causes damage to the brain.
What causes abdominal swelling during menopause?
Abdominal swelling, aka bloating, during menopause is a common and uncomfortable symptom. It is caused by excess gas and fluid.
What is the relationship of sodium and edema?
Sodium causes edema which is swelling of the tissues of the body. Sodium causes the body to retain fluid which it uses to dilute the concentration of sodium.
What is the relationship between swelling and edema?
swelling = blood moving to an area due to the inflammatory response. edema= fluid leaking from the blood vessels into surrounding tissues and creating swelling that is located in the interstitial space.
How did william cowper die?
From what they called 'Dropsy' what we know of today as Edema. A painful accumulation of fluid that causes severe swelling.
What prevents the body from swelling with fluid?
Some of the methods that the body uses to prevent swelling from fluid is by evacuation, perspiration and urination. The medical term for swelling is edema.
What causes swelling of the chest?
causes by our sweat glands.
What skeletal disorder causes pain stiffness and swelling of joints?
Arthritis causes pain, stiffness and swelling of joints.
What causes your body to swell after eating?
Your body can swell after eating because of body fluid collecting in the body. Body swelling can also be caused by allergic reactions.
What is the suffix meaning of -dema?
Swelling (fluid)
What causes tongue swelling?
Dehydration
What causes red rashes that are hot and itchy on your forearms neck and inside legs?
Bath to hot
