Edema

Edema

Edema also known as oedema or dropsy means swelling of body parts due to fluid retention. It is the gathering of excessive serous fluids in cells or cavities of the body. It mostly affects lower body parts, generally foot and ankles. It can slow down the curing process, enlarge the chances of increasing skin infection, affect blood circulation and can be painful. This is not a disease; it only shows that something is wrong in the body. Edema occurs due to an underlying in the body.

Symptoms:

1. The legs, calves, arms, ankles and feet, etc. are swollen.
2. The skin is slightly changed.
3. The affected skin area are stretched and shined.
4. Cramps, pain are occurred on the skin.
5. Abdominal is bloated.
6. Puffiness comes on the skin.

Causes of Edema : This is disease is occurred by Heart failure, kidney disease, anemia,  low protein level in the blood, malnutrition, liver disease, starvation for long time, weak veins, thyroid disease, medication, menstrual cycles, pregnancy, immobility, heat and hot weather, vena cava syndrome, diabetes, allergies, prolonged bed rest, etc.

Home remedies:

• Mustard oil : Warm a little of mustard oil in a pot and apply on the affected skin. Soak 2-3 tsp mustard seed in water and apply this solution on same area.
• Neem and Tea tree oil : Make a mixture  by blending some quantity of neem oil and tea tree oil. The mixture can counteract the toxicity of insect venom and can decrease edema.
• Coriander seeds : Boil few tsp of coriander seeds in 2 cups of water on low flame and continue till it becomes half in quantity. Consume the whole at a time. You can make your feet under the running cold water for 15 min before resting in pregnancy related edema.

Do's and Don’t:

• Do not take salt
•  Do not eat packaged food.
• You should intake carbohydrate per day.
• Include protein rich and fat rich food in your diet.
• Do not smoke.
• Do not take excessive vegetables and fruits:
• You can take fiber rich food more.

Exercising:

You should make exercising apart of your daily routine. The morning walks should be done every day.

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Treatment by Ayurveda