Question 1

i'm 47 and gained 100 lbs in a year, can weight cause severe edema and can edema make it hard to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Go to the Doctor: Please.  You have put strain on your heart and/or your kidneys. You may have diabetes. You need a good and thorough evaluation at the doctor's office urgently (not the er).

Question 2

edema of whole body - weight increase of 5-6lbs, following endurance events (4-7 hours of exercise) - resolves spontaneously vasopressin related?

Accepted Answer

Body heal thy self: Endurance is a depletion event. The body has injury and attempts to regain balance. It can overcorrect and then return to homeostasis.

Question 3

i have macular edema and 2 micro annurisms that my retinologist would like to laser... problem is i believe laser  caused my vision lose in my other e?

Accepted Answer

Retinal Edema: If your retina specialist has diagnosed you with clinically significant macular edema, which is causing or threatening your central visual acuity, then treatment is indicated and necessary to protect your vision. Edema is due to leakage from capillaries. Laser photo coagulation is common and effective treatment. Sometimes intraocular injectable medicine is used adjunctly. Treat to preserve vision.

Question 4

do snris cause edema or weight gain or worsening heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It causes those but, remember that do not blame solely the drugs.

Question 5

i have edema and unexplained weight gain. i am so swollen that my rings don't fit and i've increased a size in clothing in days. why is this?

Accepted Answer

Edema. : Edema and water weight gain can be attributed to disorders of the heart, liver, kidneys and thyroid, among other things.  A local doctor's evaluation is necessary.

Question 6

what does full-thickness cartilage loss of the weight bearing lateral femoral condole and lateral plateau posteriorly with subchondral edema mean? does this indicate surgery? thanks?

Accepted Answer

: You've severe osteoarthritis of the knee but there is absolute indication for knee replacement surgery. The indication depends on the duration of your knee problem, symptoms, any significant impairment in your ambulatory status and what treatments you have had before. Your orthopedist is your primary advisor and you can always seek a second opinion if you have doubt treatment plan.

Question 7

my mri reads. subchondral irregularity in the weight- bearing portion of the medial femoral condyle and extensive marrow edema . whats going on?

Accepted Answer

Bony edema.....: This could be related to underlying degenerative arthritis or spontaneous osteonecrosis in the knee (SONK). The crucial factor is the integrity of the chondral surface and the subchondral bone. That may help determine treatment options for this patient.

Question 8

aftr brain edema due to japanese enc. thr is gud imprvmnt. bt nw she is hvng limb weakness & lose of sensation during toilet? will it cure over time?

Accepted Answer

Maybe (not) . . .: Even after examining a patient in person, it is often very difficult to predict what will happen in the future. Now you're asking us to predict how this person will do w/o ever examining her. It can't be done other than to say we hope that she will improve. However, if you feel that she is getting worse, then it's best that she be evaluated by her physician, specifically the one treating infection.

Question 9

difficulty concentrating, pitting edema, weight gain, puffy face/neck, exhaustion, no energy, and trouble articulating sentences. what is going on?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor : You should go see your doctor for a complete history and physical exam. You will need some lab tests to help determine your diagnosis. The possibilities are numerous. You need to be seen ASAP. You could have thyroid dysfunction or something wrong with your heart. The symptoms you describe are very concerning and should not be ignored. Best of wishes to you for a good outcome!

Question 10

bilateral pitting edema. and veins showing on feet causing this? had for about a month now.causes?i am over weight. i just had umbilical surgery 6week

Accepted Answer

Bilateral edema: Call your doctor or go to ER today. may be due to clots(after surgery) , scarring, venous stasis, increased abdominal pressure.( abdominal HTN). Elevate feet, do not wear tight socks. May need diuretic to remove fluid Would also check  EF and heart echocardiogram. Check BP. f/u w/doc ER today

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I'm 47 and gained 100 lbs in a year, can weight cause severe edema and can edema make it hard to lose weight?

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Edema of whole body - weight increase of 5-6lbs, following endurance events (4-7 hours of exercise) - resolves spontaneously vasopressin related?

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I have macular edema and 2 micro annurisms that my retinologist would like to laser... problem is i believe laser caused my vision lose in my other e?

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Do snris cause edema or weight gain or worsening heart failure?

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I have edema and unexplained weight gain. i am so swollen that my rings don't fit and i've increased a size in clothing in days. why is this?

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What does full-thickness cartilage loss of the weight bearing lateral femoral condole and lateral plateau posteriorly with subchondral edema mean? does this indicate surgery? thanks?

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My mri reads. subchondral irregularity in the weight- bearing portion of the medial femoral condyle and extensive marrow edema . whats going on?

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Aftr brain edema due to japanese enc. thr is gud imprvmnt. bt nw she is hvng limb weakness & lose of sensation during toilet? will it cure over time?

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Difficulty concentrating, pitting edema, weight gain, puffy face/neck, exhaustion, no energy, and trouble articulating sentences. what is going on?

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Bilateral pitting edema. and veins showing on feet causing this? had for about a month now.causes?i am over weight. i just had umbilical surgery 6week

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