i know about her condition with dialysis. But she keeps asking what odema is? It's frustrating because i think her doctor should of told her.
2007-05-06 02:40:30 · 2 answers · asked by Sandra T 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Edema (or eodema) simply means swelling due to excess fluid build up.
Common in dialysis patients. Diuretics are often prescribed, as well as a very low-sodium diet.
2007-05-06 02:46:14 · answer #1 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Oedema or Ådema (British English), edema (American), formerly known as dropsy or hydropsy, is the increase of interstitial fluid in any organ. Generally, the amount of interstitial fluid is in the balance of homeostasis. Increased secretion of fluid into the interstitium or impaired removal of this fluid may cause edema.
2007-05-06 09:47:53 · answer #2 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋