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Which term mean the swelling of one or both kidneys due to an obstruction of the urine flow?
hydronephrosis
What defines tissue swelling due to fluid accumulation?
Edema.
How do you reduce swelling after a root canal?
The swelling will be there due to the edema of the tissue,
Which term means the swelling of one or both kidneys due to an obstruction of the urine flow?
hydronephrosis
What happens when lymphatics are blocked due to tumors?
If tissue lymphatics are blocked by a tumor or lymph nodes were excised to stop a tumor from metastasizing, the obstruction causes reduced lymphatic drainage, which leads to increased interstitial hydrostatic pressure, interstitial fluid volume, and eventually edema.
What are two differences between cartilage and adipose tissue?
Adipose tissue is fat, while lymphedema is a swelling of tissues due to obstructed lymphatic drainage from a part of the body.
Which Organ is without lymphatic drainage?
The central nervous system does not have a lymphatic system for drainage. This is due to the presence of the blood-brain barrier, which restricts the movement of substances between the blood and the brain tissue, including lymphatic fluid.
What is bipedal edema?
this is a condiation in which both the legs of a person appear swollen. it may be due to several factors such as pure right sided heart failure, congestive heart failure, kindney disease, hypoalbuminemia reulting from liver disease or even pregnancy. Unilateral pedal edema is swelling of only one leg and is usually the result of venous or lymphatic obstruction.
Reduce swelling in leg after surgery?
It will depend upon the cause of swelling. If it is due to post operative clot in the veins -DVT, treatment will require elevation, compression stockings and anticoagulant therapy. If the swelling is due to cancer surgery with removal of the lymph nodes for clearance, and if patient has had radiotherapy, it causes damage to the lymphatic system and treatment will be elevation of legs, compression stockings. In both cases there may be residual permanent swelling in the leg.
What mean become?
Swelling is the inflammation of tissue due to internal or external damage. Characteristics are redness, pain, heat, and loss of function.
What are symptoms of significant intestinal obstruction due to adhesions?
severe abdominal pain and cramping nausea and vomiting abdominal distension (swelling) constipation and the inability to pass gas symptoms of dehydration.
What does become swollen mean?
Swelling is the inflammation of tissue due to internal or external damage. Characteristics are redness, pain, heat, and loss of function.
