According to him, the cause of edema can be many diseases.
At the same time, Vodovozov added that edema during pregnancy is considered “relatively normal.”
“Some of them are caused by drugs, drinking too much liquid or standing for a long time.
If we mean pathology, then the first is cardiovascular diseases, ”the doctor explained.
If everything is in order with the heart, the next thing the therapist advised to examine is the kidneys.
“Next, deep veins.
It can be either deep vein thrombosis or chronic venous insufficiency.
Both will be accompanied by edema, they will be slightly different, but a phlebologist will be able to distinguish one from the other, ”the expert explained.
The specialist also noted that swelling can be associated with various popular weight loss methods.
“Basically, they have nothing to do with the scientific approach, often people harm themselves.
Due to the fact that an insufficient amount of protein is supplied with food, oncotic edema may occur, ”said Vodovozov.
In addition, he named liver damage and vascular problems as possible causes of edema.
“Venous blood begins to linger, does not enter the heart in the required amount, consequently, venous congestion, vein dilation, including venous dilation of the veins of the esophagus,” the RT interlocutor emphasized.
According to the specialist, if you do not find a logical cause of edema, this is not an isolated case and the edema does not go away after a night's rest, then this is a reason to see a doctor.
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