Why do you have the marks of the stockings on your legs? Why is your face and eyelids swollen? This may be a sign that your body is retaining fluids.
The main causes of fluid retention are: circulation problems, varicose veins in the legs, deep vein thrombosis, kidney problems (kidney failure), cirrhosis or liver failure, heart problems such as heart failure or lymphatic vessel diseases.
Fluid retention can be caused by hormonal changes such as hypothyroidism.
The symptoms of retaining too much water in the body are: swelling of the feet, legs, hands, face and eyelids when getting up, numbness in the hands and feet, shortness of breath when lying down, having very heavy legs, and gaining weight very quickly. weight.
When you retain fluids, the skin can change color or form wounds, ulcers.
Edema can be localized in the legs, or generalized throughout your body. You have to be very careful with the "alarm signs" that can indicate a serious illness:
- Pain in the legs, very swollen and red.
- Swelling in one leg or calf pain.
- Edema throughout the body.
- Have other symptoms such as fever, shortness of breath or chest pain.
The best exercises for fluid retention and improving circulation are:
- make calf strength
- not spend a lot of time sitting or standing
- elevate the limbs to do postural drainage
- avoid crossing your legs and wearing tight clothing
The best remedies for fluid retention are "diuretics" but you should NEVER self-medicate. Using diuretics can be very dangerous and can kill you.
There are foods and drinks with a diuretic effect and others rich in vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium that help improve circulation and improve fluid retention, such as green vegetables, caffeinated coffee, green tea, Jamaican water (hibiscus ), avocado, nuts, and many others.
The worst remedies that cause fluid retention are: corticosteroids, contraceptives, remedies for anxiety and depression (amitriptyline), amlodipine to lower pressure. These remedies should never be used without a prescription.
Edema: it is the accumulation of liquids in our tissues.
Ascites: it is the excessive accumulation of liquids in our belly (peritoneal cavity)
VIDEO FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
Video content:
00:00 EVERYTHING NOBODY TELLS YOU about “fluid retention”
00:54 Why your body is retaining water (edema)
02:04 How to know that your body retains fluids: symptoms
03:29 Retaining fluids can be serious
04:06 BEWARE! Have swollen feet and legs
07:06 Warning signs you SHOULD NOT IGNORE
08:21 Tips and exercises to improve circulation and edema
09.58 ATTENTION! Why you SHOULD NOT drink too little water
11:23 Diuretic remedies to urinate more
12:14 Remedies that cause fluid retention
12:50 Foods with a diuretic effect and improve circulation
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