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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."
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The difference between cardiac and renal 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.
What causes ascites?
I've done research on hepatitis and they say that's one cause of ascites.
Tissue swelling that results from water accumulating between cells is known as?
edema
What is nonpitting edema?
Non-pitting edema is a type of swelling. Pitting edema occurs when the swollen area is pressed and remains indented. The indentation does not occur with non-pitting edema.
If swelling surround the eye or eyes is known as what kind of edema?
periorbital edema.
The difference between cardiac and renal 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.
What is the difference between ascites and peritonitis?
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.
What is the difference between pericardial edema and pericardial effusion?
There is none... we just have extra terms to make Med-surg tests more difficult. :)
What is ascites of abdomen?
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.
What is an ascites?
An ascites is an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
What does ascites look like?
Chylous ascites has a milky appearance
What does Chylous ascites look like?
Chylous ascites has a milky appearance
Does Carcinomatous ascites heal?
Carcinomatous ascites has a very bad prognosis
Types of edema?
There are 6 types of edema. Generalized edema, skin edema, peripheral edema, corneal edema, cerebral edema, pulmonary edema, myxedema and lymphedema.
Is Ascites a sign of liver problems?
Ascites is a common complication of severe cirrhosis of the liver
What is the difference between furosemide and Lasix?
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.
What test to find out where ascites are coming from?
An MRI scan is an effective way to see where ascites is coming from.
