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91Complications related to chronic weeping edema of the lower extremities
The simplest way to explain edema is to say that edema is the left over fluid from the blood your heart pumps every day. This is erroneous because heart failure is just one diagnosis that can have the additional effect of swollen legs. Edema is more...
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89What causes edema?
Edema can be caused by abnormal leakage of body fluid from capillaries into body tissues and failure of lymphatic system. Low level of plasma proteins and ions can also contribute in Edema.
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88Your Positive Living With Lymphedema
Living with Lymphedema. Risk factors, precautions and preventative measures. Live with hope, despite after effects from lymph node removal or injury.
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87Edema - Understanding the effects
Did you know that edema on the outside of the body can indicate edema on the inside of the body? What is Edema?Of all the doctors and home nurses we had seen over the years not one had mentioned this concern...
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86Dying to Breathe
The pain was crushing, as if a giant hand were squeezing my side and not letting go, I was gasping for breath and the world seemed to be dilating out of view. I wanted to scream, but it came out in a whimper. The world started to go black as I rode...
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83Managing Lymphedema
I remember waking up and my left foot hurt and was throbbing. I thought I'd twisted it while running the day before in gym. It felt like it was stretching. I could feel the skin getting tighter and my toes...
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83How to Lose Water Weight Naturally
Water retention, or edema as it is correctly known, is a condition which affects many people where the body retains and stores excess fluids in body tissue. This fluid is not used to hydrate the body and is therefore excess to needs and can be...
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85Signs and Stages of Pregnancy in the Mare
Knowing what to expect during your mare's pregnancy and the foal's birth can be life-saving to both the dam and the foal.
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82Massage, Benefits and Dangers
Health Benefits of Getting A Massage Love massage, but feel you can't afford one as often as you'd like? Massage is Cumulative The bottom line is that though massage is also a luxurious treat, it is a key investment in your health! These...
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81Leg swelling in the elderly: causes and treatment of leg edema
Leg swelling or edema is a common manifestation among the elderly individuals and in most instances, such swellings are harmless.
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