Edema / Oedema - Information on Edema / Oedema causes
Edema / Oedema Information
Edema is the swelling of the soft tissues of teh body because of an accumulation of fluid. Edema may appear first on the ankles and legs, and over the face on walking from sleep. The entire body may appear swollen. Edema is always a sign of disease.
Edema usually happens in the feet, ankles and legs. It also can affect the face and hands.
Causes of Edema
Many, ranging from nutritional deficiencies to heart/kidney/liver problems to varicose veins. Edema must be reported to the doctor as sson as possible.
Many things can cause edema. Sometimes gravity pulls water down into your legs and feet. Sitting in one place for too long can cause edema of the legs.
What can I do to treat my edema?
Edema cannot be cured. The only way to treat edema is to treat the condition that is causing it. The following are some things you can do to keep the swelling down:
- Put a pillow under your legs when you are lying down.
- Wear support stockings, which you can buy at most drugstores. Support stockings put pressure on your legs and keep water from collecting in your legs and ankles.
- Do not sit or stand for too long without moving.
- Follow your doctor's orders about limiting how much salt you eat.
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