oedema is the English spelling of edema. both mean the same thing. in India and England as well as many other countries oedema is still popular to use however as of late most ppl use the term edema. its pronounced the same too. jus like using anemia for anaemia
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∙ 12y agoAscites:
A person with ascites usually has severe liver disease. Ascites due to liver disease is caused by high pressure in the blood vessels of the liver (portal hypertension) and low albumin levels.
Definition of EdemaEdema: The swelling of soft tissues as a result of excess water accumulation.Edema is often more prominent in the lower legs and feet toward the end of the day as a result of pooling of fluid from the upright position maintained during the day. Upon awakening from sleeping, patients can have swelling around the eyes referred to as "periorbital edema."
Renal edema starts in the face and cardiac edema starts in the dependent areas like the leg and feet. These are the key points in distinguishing the two.
I've done research on hepatitis and they say that's one cause of ascites.
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Yes, there can be a connection between hematocrit levels and peripheral edema. Higher hematocrit levels may lead to increased blood viscosity, which can impair circulation and contribute to the development of peripheral edema. In conditions like polycythemia, where hematocrit levels are elevated, the risk of peripheral edema may be increased.
periorbital edema.
Renal edema starts in the face and cardiac edema starts in the dependent areas like the leg and feet. These are the key points in distinguishing the two.
Peritonitis is an infection of the peritoneum, the sack which surrounds the peritoneal cavity. It may be caused by a appendicitis, when the infected appendix ruptures allowing spread of infection. Ascites is an excessive accumulation of peritoneal fluid in the peritineum. It can be caused by cirrhosis which leads to portal hypertension. Ascites is therefore a symptom of liver failure. It notabley occurs in cases of Kwashiorkor.
Pericardial edema is the swelling of the pericardial tissue due to excess fluid accumulation within the tissue itself. Pericardial effusion, on the other hand, is the collection of excess fluid within the pericardial sac surrounding the heart. Both conditions can lead to cardiac complications if left untreated.
Ascites of the abdomen is basically when fluid accumulates in your tummy. Symptoms include pain or discomfort in you tummy, shortness of breath and vomiting. In severe cases ascites could be as a result of a liver condition. Also, if you have ascites you should reduce your salt intake (even though you will crave it with your ascites) because it can damage your kidneys. Hope this helped.
An ascites is an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
Chylous ascites has a milky appearance
Chylous ascites has a milky appearance
Carcinomatous ascites has a very bad prognosis
There are several types of edema, including peripheral edema (swelling in the extremities), pulmonary edema (fluid accumulation in the lungs), cerebral edema (brain swelling), and macular edema (fluid buildup in the central part of the retina). Each type of edema can have different causes and require specific treatment approaches.
Ascites is a common complication of severe cirrhosis of the liver
There is no difference between furosemide and Lasix - they are the same medication. Lasix is the brand name for the generic drug furosemide, which is a diuretic used to treat conditions like high blood pressure and edema.
An MRI scan is an effective way to see where ascites is coming from.