Edema, general term for the accumulation of excess fluid in any body tissue, cavity, or organ, except bone. Accumulation in the pleural cavity is called pleural effusion; in the cranium, hydrocephalus; and in the abdominal cavity, ascites. Generalized edema is referred to as anasarca. Major causes are heart or kidney failure, low blood serum protein after starvation or liver failure, shock, and impaired return of blood from extremities. Treatment involves stimulating the kidneys to excrete excess fluid and the use of arterial tone reducers and digitalis for heart failure.
Encyclopedia Blog For Kid's Research In Sciences, Health, Environment and Technology
Showing posts with label Edema. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Edema. Show all posts
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Popular Posts
-
Infection of or damage to any part of the digestive system may affect digestion as well as other bodily functions. Common infectious agents ...
-
. The diseases and disorders of the respiratory system can affect any part of the respiratory tract and range from trivial to life-threateni...
-
Natural Anti- Inflammatory Foods and Supplements That Help Arthritis by Dr. Leo Galland Here’s a look at some alternative natural remedie...
-
Bacteria is a one-celled organisms visible only through a microscope. Bacteria live all around us and within us. The air is filled with bact...