Malnutritional edema is typically characterized by generalized depressed edema, which is more pronounced in low-hanging parts of the body.
In malnutrition, plasma albumin decreases, leading to a decrease in colloid osmotic pressure and extravasation of fluid from the blood through the vessel walls into the tissue interstitial space, which results in edema. Its edema is generalized, and edema is more pronounced in the low-hanging parts of both lower limbs and the back of the feet.
Dystrophic edema is difficult to be corrected by diuresis alone, and requires active supplementation of high-quality protein and correction of hypoproteinemia. If the symptoms of malnutrition are obvious, it is necessary to be admitted to the hospital to infuse albumin, and combined with diuresis, edema is more likely to improve.
In daily life, we need to eat a balanced diet, strengthen the intake of meat, eggs and milk, to avoid the occurrence of malnutrition edema, if edema occurs, we need to consult a doctor in time, and follow the doctor’s advice.