The swelling is a symptom of various diseases, which is accompanied by the accumulation of fluid in certain parts of the body.
The main causes of edema are:
- common reasons for the accumulation of fluid in the body (in case of pregnancy, prolonged sitting on a chair or with varicose veins). Your doctor may recommend keeping your legs above your heart while resting and avoiding prolonged sitting and standing.
- premenstrual syndrome, which is accompanied by other signs (bloating, headache, anxiety, painful sensations in the muscles and chest, irritability, depression, anger, fatigue, insomnia). Your doctor may recommend taking analgesics, limiting salt intake, and drinking more fluids;
- kidney disease (symptoms of which are also swelling of the hands and feet, bad breath, pallor, weight loss, frequent urination, hypertension, constant fatigue). It is recommended to see a doctor immediately!
- congestive heart failure (accompanied by shortness of breath on exertion, hypotension, too fast or irregular heartbeats, swelling of the legs, abdomen and hips, coughing and fatigue). With this disorder, it is recommended to see a doctor! Hospitalization may be needed! Treatment may include special exercises, dietary changes, surgery, and drug therapy;
- cirrhosis of the liver, which is also accompanied by yellow skin, itchy skin, colorless stools, abdominal pain, nausea. Medical attention is required immediately! The patient may need hospitalization. Nutritional changes required;
- acute renal failure, the symptoms of which are breathing problems, lack of urination, rapid weight gain, headache, swelling of the legs and arms. Doctor's help is urgently required! Correct treatment can restore kidney function! This problem can be caused by anaphylactic shock, infection, a reaction to a drug, or a complication from another medical condition;
- varicose veins, which is characterized by blue and swollen veins at the level of the legs, skin changes (peeling, sores) and pain or tenderness in the legs. Treatment depends on the severity of the disorder;
- preeclampsia, which is a form of hypertension in some pregnant women. The disorder is accompanied by swelling of the face and hands, abdominal pain, irritability, confusion, headache, blurred vision, and a sharp increase in body weight.
Attention! When observing various suspicious symptoms, you should consult your doctor!
This material was prepared on the basis of the article from website Net-Bolezniam.Ru: https://www.net-bolezniam.ru/ot-chego-otekajut-nogi-i-kak-vyvesti-zhidkost-iz-organizma/21301/
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