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When you have a generalized edema in the body it could probably caused by kidney problem where your kidney failed to eliminates the excessive fluid in your body. Your MD probably will perform a series of lab work to check the function of your kidney such as BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) and creatinine test, and gives Furosemide (Lasix), a diuretic drug, to pull the fluid out. One of the effects of Lasix, you'll experience increase urination (a good sign). Because Lasix will also pull out important electrolytes (such as potassium), you'll need potassium supplement to prevent a condition known as hypokalemia (low-potassium).
When untreated, the fluid will try to find another area of your body to fill-in, and the next will be your lungs which can caused pulmonary edema, which then can caused heart failure.
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What organs are affected by peripheral edema?
Peripheral edema is your extremeties, hands, feet, arms and legs. Peripheral edema usually affects feet and legs.
How do you treat edema?
Edema is a condition where fluid accumulates in the feet, ankles, hands, and eyelids. It can be treated by exercising, elevating the feet, massaging the areas, reducing salt, and drinking water with lemon juice.
If a patient has edema swollen hands and feet would you give them hypertonic or hypotonic solution?
If a patient has edema with swollen hands and feet, you would typically give them a hypertonic solution. Hypertonic solutions help to draw excess fluid out of the tissues and into the bloodstream, reducing swelling.
What is the medical term meaning inflamed hands?
Metacarpal edema
What are symptoms of dependent edema?
Swelling in feet
What is the medical term meaning swelling of feet and big toe?
Edema
What can cause swelling hands and feet?
This is a very common symptom of third trimester pregnancy. Many people also experience swelling (or edema) of the hands and feet when doing long runs or hikes. See a discussion of this at www.ultrunr.com/handswel.html . The cause is not completely understood but it seems most like related to elecrolyte imbalance or centrifugal motion of the limbs.
Does a woman's feet grow during pregnancy?
no, but they can swell. It's called "edema"
What makes the feet of a pregnant woman swell up?
This condition is pre-eclampsia where there is edema because too much protein and salt in the diet. Most pregnant women get swollen feet without pre-eclampsia. Your hands and arms can also swell. You are retaining more water and it is not dangerous.
What are the symptoms of nephrotic syndrome?
The first symptom of nephrotic syndrome is often foamy urine. As the syndrome progresses, swelling (edema ) is noticed in the eyelids, hands, feet, knees, scrotum, and abdomen. The patient feels increasingly weak and fatigued.
What has two hands but no feet?
A clock has two hands but no feet.
What is the reason for foot edema and pain?
Foot edema and pain can be caused by poor circulation, sometimes caused by diabetes, or it can be cause by a problem with the lymphatic system which "cleans out" the liquid flowing around the body. Foot edema / pain can be helped by elevating or massaging feet. For people with circulation problems or who stand on their feet all day there are special socks that you can wear that put gentle pressure of the feet and legs to help improve circulation.
