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Edema also known as oedema means swelling of body parts due to fluid retention. It is the accumulation of excessive serous fluids in cells or cavities of the body. It mainly affects lower body parts, mostly foot and ankles. It can slow down the healing process, increase the chances of developing skin infection, affect blood circulation and can be painful. Edema is not a disease; it only indicates that something is wrong in the body. Edema is due to an underlying problem in the body.
Non-inflammatory swelling of body parts
The main and primary symptom of edema is non-inflammatory swelling of body parts, especially the foot and the ankles. When the lump is pressed it creates a hollow which takes some time to disappear.
Edema Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet
Edema Causes
Following are some of the causes of edema.
Heart Failure,
Anemia,
Kidney disease,
Low protein level in the blood,
Liver disease,
Malnutrition,
Starvation for longtime,
Thyroid disease,
Weak veins,
Medications,
Pregnancy,
Menstrual cycles,
Immobility.
Sometimes even a healthy person can get edema but it gets cured automatically after some time. Heat and hot weather can also cause edema.
Edema home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers
Use mustard oil
Mustard oil is an effective home remedy for edema. Take some warm mustard oil and rub it on the affected areas.
Soak 2 teaspoons of mustard seeds in water and apply the solution to the affected areas. Apple cider vinegar helps to remove excess fluid in the body cells and cavities.
Edema : Home Remedies suggested by users
Eat low carbohydrate diet
Salt causes body to retain water, so avoid salty food. Eat food that has low carbohydrate in it, because carbohydrate has more water content. Eat protein and fat rich food. Avoid fruits and vegetables because they increase the fluid level in the body. Eat low-sodium diet because medicines will be ineffective if you eat high-sodium diet.
Other Suggestions for Edema
Exercise regularly by trying to keep your body engaged in physical activities. This will help you to get rid of excessive fluid in body cells and cavities. Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol. For swollen feet, stretch out your legs on a table and keep them slightly raised with the support of a pillow.
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suggested by tan on Monday, March 10, 2008
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| My mum cooked brown rice daily for my sister soon after her pregnancy complicated with edema & high blood pressure started. The edema & high BP has then gone after eating brown rice for 2 weeks. |
applesauce/rice diet
suggested by [unspecified] on Monday, July 30, 2007
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| 1 day of every week, eat only apple sauce and plain rice. You may drink water, tea, or water - nothing else. This worked for me after having my baby and not being able to take water pills due to breastfeeding. |
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