Edema is another term for swelling. It can be caused by injury, improper lymphatic system operations and many other problems. One major cause of edema includes amputation, masectomy and other traumatic procedures.
A person who loses protein in their urine may experience edema all over their body because the protein that moves through the urine is albumin which pulls fluid into blood vessels thereby reducing swelling.
Edema is the medical term for swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in body tissues. There are several types of edema, including peripheral edema (swelling in the extremities), pulmonary edema (fluid accumulation in the lungs), cerebral edema (swelling in the brain), and macular edema (swelling in the retina of the eye). Each type of edema can have different causes and treatments, depending on the underlying condition.
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Yes, increased hydrostatic pressure can lead to peripheral edema. It is caused by poor fluid reabsorption. There are several causes of peripheral edema including heart failure, pulmonary edema, nephritic syndromes, and lymphedema.
Increased capillary permeability
Pulmonary edema, Congestive heart failure,
Probably low albumin levels from not eating.
Sodium can contribute to edema (fluid retention) by causing the body to retain water. High sodium intake can lead to an imbalance in fluid levels, resulting in swelling, particularly in the extremities. Restricting sodium intake can help reduce edema in individuals prone to fluid retention.
Just the spelling. The same thing that causes edema is the same thing that causes swelling. Raymond Zakhari, EdM, MS, NP-BC www.MetroMedicalDirect.com Primary Care Medical House Calls in New York City
Pulmonary edema is caused either because of direct injury to lung parenchyma or because of the heart's inability to function adequately which then later forces fluids into the air sacs of the lungs.
Congestive Heart Failure can cause edema in the extrimities