Question 1

for post-operative cataract persons, what are the drops to reduce corneal swelling?

Accepted Answer

Steroids: Steroids and non-steroidal drops, and time.

Question 2

how can i manage edema?

Accepted Answer

Elevate and move: Leg swelling is very common in pregnancy. It can be helped with several things. Elevate your legs whenever possible. Stay well hydrated. Eat healthy. Stretch your legs frequently. Wear comfortable shoes and socks. Some people like the maternity support stockings.

Question 3

what are some possible causes of edema?

Accepted Answer

Several causes: Edema is fluid in one's tissues (usually the skin) that is outside of one's blood vessels, lymph vessels, and cells. The fluid is "in between" cells and leaked out of the person's blood vessels or lymph vessels. Poor circulation, obstructed veins, standing or sitting too long, thyroid disease, kidney disease, low protein levels, etc., can cause edema (most often noticeable in the legs).

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: edema?

Accepted Answer

A collection of: Fluid in the tissues, either caused by something local to the swollen area like an injury or inflammation, or from the body's retention of water. Gravity brings the fluid to the feet & legs in that case. As a general rule, if one foot is swollen, something is wrong with the foot. If both feet are swollen, it's not the feet, but water retention.  Hope this helps!

Question 5

what will happen to me if i don't treat my edema?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on the cause of the edema. Most cases of mild fluid retention do not require treatment.

Question 6

what's heat edema?

Accepted Answer

Heat injury: One of many signs of heat injury can be swelling in tissues.
Often means one has been overheated to such a degree that the kidneys are overwhelmed and are unable to maintain a good salt balance.Avoid heat injury!

Question 7

how to treat edema at home?

Accepted Answer

Elevation of the: Legs and support stockings.

Question 8

are edema and swelling synonymous?

Accepted Answer

Basically yes: Edema is swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues. Although edema can affect any part of your body, it's most commonly noticed in the hands, arms, feet, ankles and legs.

Question 9

what is occipitial soft tissue edema?

Accepted Answer

Swelling back head: Occipital (back of head) soft tissue edema just means 'swelling'.  The possible causes are trauma (bump/bruise) or infection (cellulitis).

Question 10

what is nursing intervention of edema?

Accepted Answer

Elevation: Non-drug interventions for lower extremity edema are all about increasing flow of lymph fluid back to the heart. Elevating the limbs to, or above, the level of the heart will help. Also, compression with ACE wraps or compression stockings will help squeeze the fluid out of the tissue and also help stop it from accumulating. If you are having new or worsened swelling, please see your physician.

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