Edema during pregnancy can be physiological or pathological. Observed with preeclampsia, compression of large vessels by the uterus, diseases of the kidneys, heart and blood vessels, some hypovitaminosis, endocrine diseases. They are more often detected in the distal extremities, especially the lower ones. Less commonly found on the face or spread throughout the body. They are diagnosed on the basis of an external examination, special calculations. The cause is established using hardware techniques, laboratory tests. Treatment includes diet, diuretics, antispasmodics, antihypertensives, antiplatelet agents, and other drugs. The birth plan is determined individually.
Read more →Edema of the legs occurs due to the accumulation of fluid in the intercellular space of the tissues of the lower extremities, provoked by lesions of the blood and lymphatic vessels, heart, kidneys, joint diseases, injuries, purulent processes, and some other pathologies. More often they are detected in the distal sections, they are bilateral and unilateral. In most cases, they appear in the afternoon, after a long stay in an upright position. The cause of the edema is established on the basis of the data of the survey, an objective examination, ultrasound, radiography, CT, MRI, and laboratory tests. Before making a diagnosis, it is recommended to avoid overloading, to ensure an elevated position of the limb.
Read more →Edema of the nasal mucosa occurs with acute respiratory diseases, pathologies of the upper respiratory tract, allergic reactions, congenital anomalies, hormonal changes, contact with irritants, prolonged use of vasoconstrictor drops. Due to blood flow. In most cases, it is inflammatory in nature. Accompanied by difficulty in nasal breathing, runny nose, itching of the mucosa, sneezing. To determine the causes of the development of a symptom, a survey, rhinoscopy, and laboratory tests are carried out. In some cases, radiography of the nose is shown. Before establishing the etiology of edema of the nasal mucosa, vasoconstrictor or antiallergic agents are used.
Read more →Swelling of the mucous throat occurs with mechanical damage, burns, infectious diseases, neoplasms, inflammatory and purulent lesions of the ENT organs, and allergic reactions. Manifested by discomfort, sensation of a foreign body, difficulty in swallowing, pain when swallowing and turning the head, swelling, hyperemia of the mucosa. When the larynx is affected, voice changes, dry cough, and difficulty breathing are noted. For diagnosis, data from a survey, physical and endoscopic examination, radiography, and laboratory techniques are used. Until the diagnosis is clarified, anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory drugs are used.
Read more →Swelling of the face occurs due to fluid retention in the soft tissues, accompanied by a change in the contours of the face, giving the impression of puffiness. In a severe case, the face resembles a pillow, the features are deformed. The symptom is caused by physiological causes, allergic reactions, some endocrine and somatic diseases, exogenous intoxications. A connection with external factors, time of day, and the general condition of the patient can be detected. To determine the cause, an external examination, laboratory tests, and imaging studies are carried out. Treatment until the cause of facial edema is more often not indicated, with allergies, antiallergic drugs are taken.
Read more →Lip edema develops in injuries, burns, cosmetic manipulations, allergic reactions, local infections, tumors, dental pathologies, and some other conditions. It is caused by the accumulation of fluid in loose fibrous connective tissue. Perhaps local or total involvement of the lower, upper lip or both lips. In some cases, a connection with environmental conditions and other factors is revealed. Diagnosis is carried out on the basis of a survey, examination, laboratory tests. Before the diagnosis is established, topical emollients and anti-inflammatory agents may be used.
Read more →Edema of the eyes is determined with ophthalmic, some otolaryngological and somatic diseases, traumatic injuries, violations of the daily routine, contact with allergens. It is localized on the upper, lower or both eyelids, it can be one- or two-sided. More often seen better in the morning. May be accompanied by increased lacrimation, pain in the eyes, pain, redness of the skin, conjunctiva. The cause is established on the basis of the data of the survey, physical examination, examination of the structures of the eye, radiography, ultrasound. Prior to diagnosis, visual rest is indicated.
Read more →Edema is an interstitial accumulation of fluid that leads to an increase in the size of body parts. Most often, edema occurs with cardiac diseases, allergic reactions, kidney pathologies, venous insufficiency. By localization, they can be generalized and localized (swelling of the face, legs, arms, genitals, etc.). The minimum diagnostic volume includes a physical examination, chest Rg, ECG, ultrasound (heart, liver, kidney, limb veins), allergy tests, laboratory tests (OAM, electrolytes, proteinogram, etc.). Treatment is aimed at eliminating the identified cause of edema.
Read more →Cheek swelling occurs with dental diseases, some types of allergies, traumatic injuries, skin, otolaryngological, endocrine, ophthalmic, neurological, and some other pathologies. More often it is unilateral, it can be local or widespread. Sometimes accompanied by pain, weakness, local and general hyperthermia. The cause of swelling is established by clarifying complaints, anamnesis of the disease, general, dental, otolaryngological or ophthalmological examination, radiography, and other methods.
Read more →Swelling of the neck occurs with infectious, endocrine, allergic, otolaryngological, dental diseases, traumatic injuries, and some somatic pathologies. It can be acute, chronic, unilateral or bilateral, localized or widespread. Sometimes it is combined with pain, local hyperemia, hyperthermia, fever, symptoms of intoxication. The cause of the swelling is established using the data of the survey, external examination, ultrasound, radiography, otolaryngological techniques, laboratory tests. Rest is recommended until the diagnosis is made.
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