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Edema
Signs and Symptoms |
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These will vary and may include the
following.
- Swollen limbs (possibly
accompanied by pain, redness, heat)
- Facial puffiness; abdominal
bloating
- Shortness of breath, extreme
difficulty breathing, coughing up blood
- Sudden change in mental state
or coma
- Muscle aches and pains
- Bruising
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What Causes It? |
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Imbalance in the body's fluid
transfer can be caused by the following.
- Sitting or standing for long
periods
- Toxins in the body
- Certain medications
- Infection or injury to a
blood vessel; blood clots; varicose veins
- Allergies
- Kidney, heart, liver, or
thyroid disease
- High or low blood pressure
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What to Expect at Your
Provider's Office |
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Your health care provider will look
for varicose veins, blood clots, wounds, or infections. An X ray,
computed tomography scan, magnetic resonance imaging, urine test, or
blood test may be necessary. Edema caused by organ failure or high
altitude sickness may require hospitalization.
A good provider
will order the
necessary tests to see if you have been exposed to any toxigenic
molds |
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This site is not intended
to give medical advice. Seek the advice of a professional for
medication, treatment options, and complete knowledge of any illness.
The opinions expressed here are exclusively my personal opinions do not
necessarily reflect my peers or professional affiliates. The information
here does not reflect professional advice and is not intended to
supercede the professional advice of others |
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