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Edema (American English), also spelled oedema (British English), and also known as fluid retention, dropsy and hydropsy, is the build-up of fluid in the body's tissue, [1] a type of swelling. [4] Most commonly, the legs or arms are affected. [1] Symptoms may include skin that feels tight, the area feeling heavy, and joint stiffness. [1]
Leg edema Peripheral edema is edema (accumulation of fluid causing swelling) in tissues perfused by the peripheral vascular system , usually in the lower limbs . In the most dependent parts of the body (those hanging distally ), it may be called dependent edema.
Testing the fluid can help in determining the underlying cause. [3] Treatment often involves a low-salt diet, medication such as diuretics, and draining the fluid. [3] A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) may be placed but is associated with complications. [3]
An imbalance can cause fluid overload in the spaces between cells or tissues, ... Swelling in legs, arms, feet or hands. Distended abdomen ... Diuretics or “water pills” can reduce fluid ...
Acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) is a sudden worsening of the signs and symptoms of heart failure, which typically includes difficulty breathing , leg or feet swelling, and fatigue. [1] ADHF is a common and potentially serious cause of acute respiratory distress. The condition is caused by severe congestion of multiple organs by fluid ...
In the lungs, the extra fluid accumulates into the air sacs within the lung, causing difficulties in oxygen getting into the blood. This results in low blood oxygen levels and shortness of breath. In the arms and legs, the fluid accumulates in the tissues, causing swelling. This is most prominent in the legs due to the effects of gravity.
Major causes of hypomagnesemia are from gastrointestinal losses such as vomiting and diarrhea. Another major cause is from kidney losses from diuretics, alcohol use, hypercalcemia, and genetic disorders. Low dietary intake can also contribute to magnesium deficiency. [citation needed]
Alisa Vandercruyssen, 28, started to get bigger legs, arms and abdomen from aged 17 - despite living an active lifestyle ‘I thought I was curvy but 6.5 litres of fluid in my legs was actually ...