What is edema (also acute edema)?
Well, this is an observable replacement that comes from the accumulation of fluid in the tissues of the body.
And, edema is most common in the legs and feet, where it is called peripheral edema.
Swelling is the result of the accumulation of excess fluid under the skin in tissue spaces. We already have a fluid, an intermediate fluid, but this is more than usual.
Other parts of the body, such as the face and hands, may also be affected.
As many of us know after a long day of shopping (or walking through an art museum or just standing up) - swelling or swelling around ankles, etc., It can happen. And it can happen to anyone.
At night, the fluid usually drains from your feet so that the swelling of the foot / ankle is usually less obvious when you get up in the morning.
But is it serious?
Well, depending on how extreme he is and how long he has been there ... it can be!
Types of Edema
Most of us will have swelling in our daily life.
We will notice that our rings do not fit or our ankles are slightly swollen. And if you had too much alcohol, you would see it in the morning — right before your eyes — in that plump face.
He comes, and he goes, but if it lasts - well, it could mean something else ..,
There are 2 main types of edema:
- With non-nourishing edema, which usually affects the legs or hands, the pressure applied to the skin does not lead to a permanent indent.
Edema has been described as a result of venous ulceration, which is often caused by an increase in tissue pressure (an increase in fluid inside the tissue) due to increased capillary permeability.
Some causes of edema
Of course, there may be many reasons for edema. Some of them are fleeting, as I mentioned above, while others are much more serious.
If you have swelling (or swelling) and you don’t know the cause, it’s important that you see your doctor. You'd better know that nothing happened ... or, if there is, you also want to find out.
Swelling of the ankles and lower legs can be mild and transient, or it can accompany other conditions, including obesity, sore legs, kidney disease, cirrhosis of the liver, anemia, and severe malnutrition. It may also be characteristic of congestive heart failure.
And there may be other factors that may contribute to its decline, including:
- Eating a bad diet high in salt and carbohydrates
- Taking birth control or hormone replacement therapy pills
- Pregnancy and PMS
- Sodium retention
- Varicose veins and history of phlebitis
- Allergic reactions
- Neuromuscular disorders
- injury
- Drug abuse
One of the symptoms is that first the legs and feet will swell as the day progresses, but after a while the breeding will begin in the morning and continue to deteriorate during the day.
There are probably a number of edemas that we can live with when this is not a problem.
But it can become serious - especially if the edema is developed and has been around for a while - it can cause nausea (as mentioned above, when you press down on a swollen area for a few seconds, you will notice an indentation in this area that lasts long after relieving pressure finger). Continuing exchange may cause skin ulcers.
Over time, other symptoms may develop as a result of fluid retention and pressure on the tissue and body:
- High blood pressure
- Headache
- pressure on the skin
- Increase urination
- Heartbeat
- Swollen hands and / or wrists
- swelling of the face around the eyes, feet, ankles, and feet
- weight gain
Well, we know that the taste of food is better with salt, and therefore so many products and restaurants load their food.
This is usually in huge quantities in processed foods. Even healthy foods can have lots and lots of salt (it's a pity that salt, sugar and fat are things that make the taste of food better and are abused in our culture).
Almost everything can be fine in moderation - but we are moving from above with these products.
The salt balance of the body is usually well regulated. A normal person can consume a relatively small or large amount of salt in the diet (although it is best to avoid extremes), without worrying about the development of depletion or retention of salt.
The amount of salt excreted by the kidneys is regulated by hormonal and physical factors that indicate the need to retain or remove salt by the kidneys.
If someone has a kidney disease that impairs kidney function, the ability to excrete salt in the urine is limited.
In some conditions, the amount of salt in the body increases, and this can lead to the fact that a person will retain water and develop edema.
General treatments
Over the counter diuretics containing ammonium chloride and caffeine (I think Aqua-Ban®) are sold with the promise to alleviate the symptoms associated with edema. More severe edematous conditions require medical attention.
Treatment of edema with prescription drugs is limited to the use of diuretics, commonly referred to as "water pills."
Treatment usually involves managing the underlying condition, which may include: malnutrition; liver, heart and kidney disease; or obstruction of blood or lymphatic flow. In some cases, you can recommend a diet with salt.
If the swelling is localized and due to stress or injury, people report getting good results from homeopathic products such as Traumeel & & Quot; Totritzen. I keep them both handy.
What can help?
- Dieting is always key - watch out for salt and eat lots of vegetables.
- It is always a good idea to monitor salt intake.
- If your legs or ankles are swollen, suggest that you raise your legs over your heart while lying down.
- Exercise your legs. This can help translate the fluid from your feet back into your heart.
- Some people find wearing auxiliary stockings (sold in most pharmacies and medical stores) helps.
- Reflexology can be a great support for health - OR NOT - read more ...
The fluid that builds up to become edema usually returns to the heart through the lymphatic system.
Unlike the circulatory system with a pump (heart), the lymphatic system relies on body movements to help drain it.
Since there are no small pumps at the ends of our fingers and fingers, the gentle movements of our reflexological techniques (fingers and fingers) at the ends support the natural processes of the whole body.
Let me remind you once again that reflexologists do not cure, do not diagnose and do not prescribe.
And, I was not even interested specifically in the movement of local liquids. My focus is on the whole body, organs and organs.
But another “additional advantage” of my reflexological work is the potential, which will also help maintain the tides of fluid.
However, be careful, there may be some paternal conditions that do not need it or are too weak to benefit.
Yes - this is correct, if the condition is not diagnosed - or even if it is diagnosed - and he has developed edema (acute edema is progressing) - you should always check the doctor first before starting work.
What for?
Because if you are not a doctor, you do not know whether he will help or there will be too much fluid movement for a clearly compromised system.
Nothing to guess here - remember, someone who is sick will have a medical team. It is best suited for all with the medical team. They will not mind or be shocked - this is what they all do.
Now I almost always think that reflexology will help.
But, if someone is very sick, this is MD in a team that needs to know and approve of any work before you can be sure of the continuation. They know the whole story about their patient health and base their recommendations on the big picture.
You and even a person with edema may not understand or even know all the consequences of their condition.
So it's easier than you thought — and there is no guessing work — just call to let the team know and get everything in order to continue reflexology.
Easy as pie (is it a prairie expression?).
A slight swelling is a fairly common sight. In a healthy person, this does not pose a problem if it does not last too long, interferes with movement, or causes anxiety.
And, yes, there are reflexes of the immune system.
Do not forget that the spleen (the larger lymphoid in the body and the thymus reflexes too are both important).
