Swelling of the body: what it is and how to fight it

Edema - a delay fluid in the tissuesAnd not quite natural state of the body. What do you do when swollen face, hands or feet?

Face

Norm:

• after consuming alcohol as it retains liquid by swelling which may appear around the eyes;
• plenty of fluids before going to bed, and the kidney is difficult at night to display large amounts of fluid;
• when a little drunk Vod during the day, the body stores the liquid in any case, and it accumulates in the tissues.

What to do?

You need to drink plenty of water throughout the day and in the evening to significantly reduce the amount of liquid. Also, do not often abuse alcohol.

It should be wary

• when the face swells every morning, without the above-mentioned reasons. This may indicate kidney problems;
• when swelling is accompanied by regular headaches or discomfort in the neck. This may indicate any violations of the cervical spine.

What to do?

You should contact your physician, who will send to the urologist or neurologist, after the results of analyzes.

ankle

Norm:

• when it's hot weather, the capillaries dilate, their permeability increases, and the liquid goes into the tissue;
• if no preparation go a long distance, and the vessels can not cope with the withdrawn liquid;
• during pregnancy, since the unborn child, interferes with blood flow to the lower extremities.

What to do?

In the case of run-off legs, it is necessary to facilitate the outflow of placing the legs above the hips. For example, lie on the bed and lift your feet up, leaning against the wall. If a woman is pregnant, you should consult with your doctor about compression golf or herbal teas.

It should be wary:

when swollen ankles regularly appears blue, and can appear arrhythmias, chest pain, shortness of breath;

if the foot and lower leg swelling after a small load, and it is accompanied by cramps at night and under the skin show through the bluish wreaths.

What to do?

You should always get tested and examine the kidneys. In the case of suspicion of varicose veins, you need to consult a doctor, a surgeon or a medical specialist - phlebologist.

Hands

This rule, if a woman has the second half of the menstrual cycle. During this period, there is a shortage of progesterone, which can lead to swelling abdomen, buttocks and arms.

Guard standing, if coupled with swelling of the hands occurs regularly burping or nausea after eating. This may indicate a liver disease. In this situation, you should contact your physician who may prescribe the direction of a hepatologist.

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