Do I need diuretics for hyperthyroid oedema?
This is not usually necessary. Diuretics are generally effective for typical water and sodium retention oedema, but not for mucin accumulation “oedema”.
Category: Dorsal ankle and foot edema
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What is the prognosis for oedema due to nephrotic syndrome?
In general, the prognosis of oedema in nephrotic syndrome depends on the primary cause, which is closely related to its pathological type, clinical manifestations, the effect of hormonal therapy and…
Is edema associated with the thyroid gland always hyperthyroidism?
Not necessarily. Oedema due to hyperthyroidism is mainly due to the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides in the extracellular matrix and the appearance of sunken oedema. In hypothyroidism, on the other hand,…
Why are ankle and dorsal foot oedema common during pregnancy?
Women in pregnancy are prone to physiological ankle and dorsalis pedis oedema due to the enlargement of the uterus compressing the right inferior vena cava, obstruction of venous and lymphatic…
Does liver disease always cause ankle and dorsalis pedis oedema?
Not necessarily. Hepatogenic oedema is most often caused by liver disease such as cirrhosis and mostly presents as ascites, mainly due to water and sodium retention caused by portal hypertension,…
Is edema caused by drinking too much water?
It is generally not relevant. Oedema is the accumulation of excess body fluid in the tissue spaces. The term “water” in this context should be understood to mean body fluids,…
Why do ankle and dorsal foot oedema occur when taking hypertension medication?
There are three possibilities: firstly, hypertensive drugs cause allergy and angioneurotic oedema. The second is that irregular use of hypertensive medication has caused renal damage, resulting in nephrogenic oedema. The…
How do I weigh herbal and western medicine in the treatment of hepatogenic oedema?
Generally speaking, the treatment of hepatogenic oedema is based on liver protection, etiological treatment, prevention of complications and diuresis. While the main principles of herbal medicine for hepatogenic oedema are…
Is edema better with more diuretics?
Not necessarily. In general, the use of diuretics to reduce the fluid load in the body can reduce oedema caused by water and sodium retention. However, the more you diuretic,…