Are your feet, legs, ankles, or hands swollen? This condition is called edema, commonly known as water retention, and is manifested by buildup of fluids in the cavities, circulatory system, and the tissues.
In most cases, edema is caused by pregnancy, menopause, burns, contraceptive pills and any other pill containing estrogen, medications like vasodilators and NSAIDs, physical inactivity, and poor diet. The symptoms of edema depend on the root cause and they typically develop slowly over time. The underlying cause can be determined by urine tests, liver function tests, blood tests, heart function tests, or X-ray.
While most causes are not serious, sometimes edema can result from an underlying condition like heart failure, kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes, meaning that it shouldn’t be taken for granted. After all, edema itself is quite common, currently affecting approximately 4.4 million Americans.
Read on to learn more about the most common causes of the edema and the tips on how to prevent it, of course as long as a serious underlying disease is not to blame
0 comments:
Post a Comment