Water retention, also called edema, can be caused by an injury or illness or be due to a serious underlying condition. Being overweight or obese also raises the risk of swelling in various areas of the body. While it is important to have the cause...
Hydration is touted as a healthy habit to endorse. Drink water and other noncaffeinated, non-alcoholic beverages to flush your body of toxins and help your skin stay clear and generally feel better. Most people do not drink enough daily and do not...
When you are feeling out of sorts, there's nothing like a hot and soothing cup of tea. Tea's benefits are more than mental, especially if you turn to dandelion tea. Dandelion tea will help you eliminate excess fluid from your body. While dandelion...
Ascites refers to an accumulation of excess fluid in the peritoneal cavity, or the space between the tissues lining the abdomen and abdominal organs. Several medical conditions can contribute to the development of ascites, but it most often...
Kidneys that fail can no longer perform the crucial function of removing wastes and excess fluid from the body. According to the National Kidney Foundation, the treatments for kidney or renal failure include those that remove wastes and excess...
Nasal congestion occurs when the nasal tissues and blood vessels become inflamed. This inflammation causes swelling and excess fluid build up in those nasal tissues and vessels. Nasal congestion may be caused by a cold, influenza, allergies or...
A nursing diagnosis is a statement that describes a problem related to a patient's disease. A nurse makes a nursing diagnosis by interviewing and examining a patient to find out what issues they have because of the disease or illness they...
Your physician might recommend a leg compression pump as a treatment if you have lymphedema, a condition characterized by fluid build up. Lymphedema typically occurs in the legs, arms and feet. A leg compression pump is an inflatable garment worn...
Under-eye bags may be viewed as unattractive, if not unsightly. Puffiness under the eyes can make you appear sleep deprived, even when you are well rested and can cause you to look older than your years. Under-eye bags are usually a harmless...
Doctors refer to the accumulation of fluid in the body tissues and cavities as water retention. When excess water accumulates in the feet, the feet swell and cause discomfort. Water retention in the feet occurs as a complication of several medical...
Seizures, or convulsions, are the physical manifestations of abnormal electrical activity within the brain. Neurons, the cells that make up the brain and the nervous system, communicate with each other through electrical signals. When these...
Five million Americans suffer with heart failure, according to HeartFailure.org. Injury from a heart attack or viral infection causes ineffective pumping action of the heart. Congestive heart failure symptoms occur because of a weakened heart,...
Fiber is indigestible materials that aid in the removal of waste from your body. Diarrhea is the result of excess fluid in your intestines, causing loose and watery bowel movements. Fiber can help absorb some of the excess fluid, and make bowel...
Nocturia is a condition that causes a person to wake one or more times during the night to urinate. It typically affects people 60 years of age and older, becoming more common as a person becomes older. The National Association for Continence...
The balance of fluid in your body is primarily controlled by your kidneys. Diuretics are medications used to stimulate urine excretion and often are used as a treatment for excessive fluid retention. However, in some cases diuretics will not be...
Most people experience a swollen and sore ankle at least once during their lives. Swelling and soreness occur when excess fluid accumulates in the ankle, according to Medline Plus. The exact cause of the swelling and discomfort varies. Common...
Fluid retention is a condition in which the tissues of your body hold excess fluid. This can constrict arteries and blood vessels, which can contribute to high blood pressure. Fluid retention can also cause weight gain, and can contribute to the...
Essential oils are believed to have beneficial properties--not just for their aroma but as ingredients in topical oils, creams and ointments. According to Valerie Ann Worwood, author of "The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy,"...
Cerebrospinal fluid consists of a colorless protective liquid that covers the brain and spinal cord of the central nervous system surface, according to the website Neuroscience for Kids. The purpose of cerebrospinal fluid is to transport hormones,...
The human body is a complex yet amazing machine. It is comprised of various systems and networks, all with designated roles that ensure optimal health. One of these systems is the lymphatic system, responsible for draining fluid from the tissues...
Cardiac asthma is a clinical condition caused by congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema, the accumulation of fluids in the lungs. It is characterized by an asthmatic-type wheezing due to the reduced efficiency of the heart at pumping blood...
The medical term for fluid in the knee is called effusion. It describes the presence of, usually, an abnormally large amount of fluid within a joint, typically, but not limited to, the knee. Joints in the body are nourished to a large extent by...
Edema occurs when your body's tissues retain extra fluid. The hands, arms, feet, ankles and legs are more susceptible. To check for edema, press a finger down on the affected area, wait 15 seconds and then release. If edema is present, a...
Excess fluid in your body results in swelling, or edema. Heart failure, kidney disease, medications, premenstrual syndrome and pregnancy may result in fluid retention, according to MedlinePlus.com. Your body also may retain fluid if you consume...
A healthy liver has many essential functions such as purifying the blood, manufacturing nutrients and detoxifying harmful substances in the body. Over time, certain conditions such as alcohol abuse, cystic fibrosis and hepatitis B and C can scar...
Sodium alginate is made from brown algae. Once extracted, it is a purified carbohydrate and presents as a thick substance. It is used as a food additive in such foods as ice cream and soy sauce to enhance flavor and taste and as a thickener in...
Hydrochlorothiazide is the generic name of a medication marketed as Zide, Aquazide H, Hydrocot and Microzide. It is a diuretic commonly known as a water pill. This prescription medication administered as a solution, capsule and pill. Its primary...
Reducing your salt intake may help you achieve an initial drop in weight. According to the American Heart Association, this is because sodium causes your body to store excess fluids. Cutting sodium often rids your body of this excess fluid,...
When you sit, stand or remain inactive for long periods of time, you're likely to experience edema or leg swelling. The excess fluid gives your legs a spongy feel, and too much fluid can make it difficult or painful to walk and move around....
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