The causes of cyclic edema are mostly seen in kidney disease, heart failure, hypothyroidism, menstruation or menopause, etc. According to different causes, medication, surgery, general treatment and other treatments can be used according to the doctor’s instructions.
1. Kidney diseases, such as nephrotic syndrome and renal failure, are often treated with diuretics such as furosemide to reduce the burden on the kidneys. Serious hemodialysis to discharge excessive water and toxic substances in the body to reduce edema, if necessary, feasible surgical treatment such as kidney transplantation.
2. Heart failure, can use diuretics such as furosemide, and spironolactone diuretic swelling, reduce the heart load, conducive to edema recovery.
3. Hypothyroidism can be treated with levothyroxine tablets to improve the symptoms caused by the disease.
4. During menstruation or menopause, keep stable emotion, reasonable diet, pay attention to rest, and avoid exertion and standing for a long time.
There are other causes of cyclic edema, it is recommended that patients go to regular hospitals and improve the relevant examination, and active treatment. The above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor.