Digestion is hindered; blood flow is slowed. Pressure upward on the chest from fluid-filled organs compromises breathing. The kidneys function poorly in the presence of such external pressures and may even fail.
The three "Ds"--diuretics, digitalis, and diet--are frequently prescribed for medical conditions that result in excess fluid volume.
Abdominal tap, also referred to as paracentesis, is the medical procedure to remove the excess fluid from abdominal cavity
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Fluid that accumulates in the abdomen creates abnormal pressures on organs in the abdomen.
The term used for excess fluid in tissues is edema. The more complete name is lymphedema and is usually the result of the lymphatic system not being able to move lymphatic fluid from tissues back into the blood stream, which results in the 'bloating' associated with it.
Ascites is the accumulation of free fluid in the abdomen and pelvis. It is usually the result of trauma or some disease process.
Excess fluid on the spine can be dangerous. The excess fluid on the spine can be dangerous because it is close to the brain stem.
Excess fluid build up is often associated with pericarditis, which is an inflammation of the pericardium.Other causes are cancer, injury to the pericardium or heart from a medical procedure, heart attack. severe kidney failure, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and bacterial infections.
In general, weight gain, puffy eyelids, and swelling of the legs may occur as a result of excess fluid volume
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There are two reasons to take fluid out of the abdomen. One is to analyze it for diagnostic purposes; the other is to relieve pressure.
Not getting enough rest can result in increased swelling of the surgical area. Such swelling is a result of excess fluid and blood accumulation, and generally comes from not wearing the compression garments.