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How many time most of us find ourselves drawn to the weighing scale? We go on various diets to lose weight.

However, we need to know that at times, the reason for the increased weight is not only body mass, but it may also be water retention.

Fluid retained companies mostly water and a mixture of waste products, minerals and a wide variety of chemicals that the body needs to operate its daily metabolism.

 


Water gets into the body by the foods we eat and the liquids we drink. It gets out of the system through the kidneys, bowel, lungs, and skin. It is not at all unusual for body weight to vary as much as three to five pounds in a day, all-depending on your fluid balance and fluid retention.

How Do You Know You Have Oedema ?
People with Oedema may notice that a ring on their finger feels tighter than in the past, or they might have difficulty in putting on shoes, especially towards the ends of the day. They may also notice puffiness on the face around the eyes or in the feet, ankles, and legs

When one has Oedema, pressure on the skin, such as from the elastic band on socks, may leave an indentation that is slow to disappear. Oedema of the abdomen, called ascites, may be a sign of serious underlying disease and must be immediately evaluated by a doctor.

Cause of Generalized Oedema Include

  • Increased venous pressure e.g. right cardiac failure.
  • Hypoalbuminaemia.
  • Liver cirrhosis.
  • Nephrotic syndrome (Kidney).
  • Kidney failure - this may result in generalized Oedema.
  • Impaired sodium excretion.
  • Pregnancy or other pelvic mass.
  • Hypothroidism.
  • Angioneurotic oedema.
  • Steroid therapy.
  • Starvation.
  • Allergies.
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