Edema

Edema (American English), dem sanso spell am oedema (Commonwealth English), wey dem sanso know am as fluid retention, swelling, dropsy den hydropsy, be de build-up of fluid insyd de body ein tissue. Most commonly, de legs anaa arms be affected. Symptoms fi include skin wey dey feel tight, de area dey feel heavy, den joint stiffness. Oda symptoms dey depend on de underlying cause.

Causes fi include venous insufficiency, heart failure, kidney problems, low protein levels, liver problems, deep vein thrombosis, infections, kwashiorkor, angioedema, certain medications, den lymphedema. E sanso fi occur insyd immobile patients (stroke, spinal cord injury, aging), anaa plus temporary immobility such as prolonged sitting anaa standing, den during menstruation anaa pregnancy. De condition be more concerning if e start suddenly, anaa pain anaa shortness of breath be present.

Treatment dey depend on de underlying cause. If de underlying mechanism dey involve sodium retention, decreased salt intake den a diuretic fi be used. Elevating de legs den support stockings fi be useful for edema of de legs. Older people be more commonly affected. De word be from de Ancient Greek  oídēma wey dey mean 'swelling'.

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