English Dropsy Water in the legs Abdominal fluid Swollen legs Pleural effusion Ascitis Water storage Edema Ascites Definition Edema Edema is an accumulation of fluid in the interstitial tissue (water retention). Interstitial tissue is intermediate tissue, usually connective tissue, which subdivides organs. The consequences of oedema are e.g. swelling of the legs. If it is … Edemas
Edema therapy The therapy of generalized edema in general is the administration of diuretics (e.g. furosemide (Lasix®)), commonly called “water tablets”. These diuretics cause the excess water in the tissue to be excreted via the kidneys, so that one often has to go to the toilet. However, this therapy is only symptomatic, i.e. it does … Edema therapy | Edemas
Prophylaxis To prevent ascites, the underlying disease must be prevented. In addition, the prescribed medication (e.g. diuretics) must be taken regularly, as these are responsible for the water loss. You should pay attention to the amount of water you drink (all liquids, even soup!!) per day, which should not exceed 1.5 liters. Edema by location … Prophylaxis | Edemas
Edema during pregnancy The development of edema during pregnancy affects about eighty percent of all pregnant women and is a very normal problem. It is also harmless in most cases. During pregnancy the body undergoes some changes, especially a strong hormonal change. Progesterone is said to be responsible for the increased storage of water in … Edema during pregnancy | Edemas
Jalape is a South American climbing plant, which blooms very decoratively. Extracts from the root have a strong laxative effect. Today, jalape is considered a poisonous plant and is used in medicine exclusively in small doses as a combination preparation or homeopathically. Occurrence and cultivation of jalape The jalape is native to the Mexican region … Jalape: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
The cause of the water accumulation in the tissues (edema) is a fluid leakage from the vascular system. The relationship between filtration (leakage) and reabsorption (reabsorption) is shifted in favor of filtration. More fluid remains in the tissue and oedema develops. Edema is often the result of an underlying disease, e.g. renal failure (kidney weakness) … Causes of edema
In its harmless form, almost all of us have had edema at one time or another, for example, puffy eyelids in the morning after drinking too much alcohol, swollen feet in the summer, or even swelling after an insect bite. However, edema, also known as dropsy, can also be a symptom of a serious disease. … Edema (Dropsy)
Synonyms in a broader sense Edemas Dropsy Water retention in the legs Water accumulation in the legs An accumulation of water in the legs is called edema. The water retention is often caused by a transfer of fluid from the vascular system to the surrounding tissue. This is the case when the proportion of proteins … Water in the legs
Symptoms As a rule, the water accumulation on the legs is painless and is only recognized by the swelling. However, it is possible that the swelling causes a feeling of tension and heaviness in the affected leg area. Patients describe the pressing shoes and tight pants as particularly disturbing. Especially in the evening, patients complain … Symptoms | Water in the legs
Water in the feet with cancer Some patients suffering from cancer also have water in their feet. During operations to cure cancer, lymph nodes are also removed. The disadvantage of this is that the lymph can no longer drain from the areas supplied by the lymph nodes and thus becomes congested. This leads to water … Water in the feet with cancer | Water in the feet
Water in the feet during menopause The phase in a woman’s life in which hormones change and the woman passes from fertility to the so-called senium (lat. :age) is called menopause. It occurs around the age of 50 to 70 and is a physiological, normal process. During this time, women increasingly report having water in … Water in the feet during menopause | Water in the feet
Introduction Water in the feet is a multifaceted phenomenon that can be triggered by a variety of causes. Harmless processes can cause water in the feet, but not infrequently a serious illness can also be behind it. The medical term for water in tissue is edema. In order to understand how oedemas occur, one must … Water in the feet
