Swelling Of Skin

Excess fluid beneath the skin is called edema. It is most prevalent in the feet, ankles, hands and face, but edema or swelling may also appear in other parts of the body. The accumulation of fluid may be from chemotherapy treatment, cancer surgery, heart failure, or an allergic reaction.

Other causes might be:
-Too much salt in the patient's diet
-Blockage of lymph system, especially after a mastectomy or surgery
-Heart failure, kidney or liver problems
-Excessive standing, walking, exercising in warm weather and sun exposure (resulting in sunburn)

To reduce the swelling:
- limit the amount of salt you eat
- when sitting, raise your legs and hands
- wear support stockings
- your physician may prescribe a diuretic (water pill)

If you notice swelling in your throat, tongue, lips, eyelids or airway, this may be an allergic reaction which could result in suffocation. It is important to seek aid immediately. Excess fluid beneath the skin is called edema. It is most prevalent in the feet, ankles, hands and face, but edema or swelling may also appear in other parts of the body. The accumulation of fluid may be from chemotherapy treatment, cancer surgery, heart failure, or an allergic reaction.

Other causes might be:
-Too much salt in the patient's diet
-Blockage of lymph system, especially after a mastectomy or surgery
-Heart failure, kidney or liver problems
-Excessive standing, walking, exercising in warm weather and sun exposure (resulting in sunburn)

To reduce the swelling:
- limit the amount of salt you eat
- when sitting, raise your legs and hands
- wear support stockings
- your physician may prescribe a diuretic (water pill)

If you notice swelling in your throat, tongue, lips, eyelids or airway, this may be an allergic reaction which could result in suffocation. It is important to seek aid immediately.

To treat edema, it is important to treat the underlying cause. But if the cause can not be treated, the physician might recommend a treatment plan including a diuretic.

Diuretics are known as "water pills" as they work by making you urinate excess fluid. Some examples of these medications are furosemide (Lasix), Torsemide, Butethamine, metolazone and Hydrochlorthiazide. You may receive this medication alone or in combination with other medications.
To treat edema, it is important to treat the underlying cause. But if the cause can not be treated, the physician might recommend a treatment plan including a diuretic.

Diuretics are known as "water pills" as they work by making you urinate excess fluid. Some examples of these medications are furosemide (Lasix), Torsemide, Butethamine, metolazone and Hydrochlorthiazide. You may receive this medication alone or in combination with other medications.