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What would be the anatomy and physiology of eclampsia?
Eclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy characterized by seizures and high blood pressure. The underlying mechanism involves vasospasm, inflammation, and endothelial dysfunction leading to cerebral edema and seizures. It can affect multiple organs, including the brain, liver, and kidneys, and requires immediate medical intervention to protect both the mother and baby.
If swelling surround the eye or eyes is known as what kind of edema?
periorbital edema.
A deficiency of protein in the blood caused by liver disease such as cirrhosis where the damaged liver is unable to produce adequate amounts of the protein albumin leads to?
A deficiency of protein in the blood due to liver disease can lead to a condition called hypoalbuminemia. This can result in fluid accumulation in the body (edema), especially in the legs and abdomen, as albumin helps to maintain fluid balance in the blood vessels. Other symptoms may include muscle wasting, fatigue, and a weakened immune system.
Proteinuria is a common symptom of nephrotic syndrome?
It is. Â The reason we worry about proteinuria is because proteins are quite large molecules and finding them in urine shows that the kidneys are not doing their job of filtering properly. Â
The difference between cardiac and renal edema?
Cardiac edema is caused by heart failure leading to fluid accumulation in the lungs or extremities, while renal edema is due to impaired kidney function resulting in fluid retention throughout the body. Cardiac edema often presents with shortness of breath and swollen ankles, while renal edema can manifest as generalized swelling and decreased urine output. Treatment for cardiac edema focuses on managing heart failure, while renal edema requires addressing the underlying kidney dysfunction.
A group symptoms marked by edema proteinuuria and hypoalbuminemia?
Nephrotic syndrome
How does proteinuria cause edema?
loss of albumin
A group of clinical symptoms caused by severe proteinuria and resultant edema is?
Nephrotic Syndrome
Condition during pregnancy marked by high blood pressure proteinuria and edema?
preeclampsia
What is a condition during pregnancy marked by high blood pressure proteinuria and edema.?
Pre-eclampsia. If the woman also gets a seizure it is eclampsia.
What condition is caused by a low level of blood protein and results in accumulation of water in tissues?
Hypoalbuminemia is a condition caused by low levels of blood protein, specifically albumin. This can lead to the accumulation of water in tissues, a condition known as edema. Edema causes swelling and can occur in various parts of the body, such as the legs, ankles, and abdomen.
What is the icd 9 code for proteinuria?
791.0 is the icd9 code for proteinuria. Proteinuria is excess protein in the urine.
What are theclinical manifestations of nephrosis?
Nephrosis, or nephrotic syndrome, is characterized by a group of clinical manifestations including significant proteinuria (excess protein in urine), hypoalbuminemia (low levels of albumin in the blood), and edema (swelling due to fluid retention). Patients often present with swelling around the eyes, in the abdomen, and in the legs. Additionally, they may experience hyperlipidemia (elevated lipid levels in the blood) and an increased risk of infections due to immunosuppression. These symptoms result from the underlying dysfunction of the kidneys, affecting their ability to filter and retain proteins effectively.
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.
What is the effect of hypoalbuminemia?
Hypoalbuminemia can result in kidney or liver failure. It can also cause lowered oncotic pressure and swelling throughout the body.
How many syllables are in the word hypoalbuminemia?
Eight.
Is the hypoalbuminemia contraindication for receiving the cancer chemotherapy?
no
