Reflexology in addition to Edema
What will be edema (also spelled oedema), anyway?
Well, of which's an observable swelling of which comes by a fluid accumulation in Centeng tissues.
in addition to, edema most commonly occurs inside the feet in addition to legs, where of which's referred to as peripheral edema.
The swelling will be the result of the accumulation of excess fluid under the skin inside the spaces within the tissues. We already have fluid there, the interstitial fluid, nevertheless This kind of will be more than usual.
some other parts of the Centeng, such as the face in addition to hands, can also be affected.
As many of us know after a long day of shopping (or walking around an art museum, or just standing on our feet) - swelling or edema around the ankles etc., can happen. in addition to, of which can happen to anyone.
At night, the fluid tends to drain by the legs to ensure of which foot/ankle edema will be usually less obvious when you get up inside the morning.
nevertheless, will be of which serious?
Well, depending on how extreme of which will be in addition to how long of which's been there... of which could be!
Types of Edema
Most of us will have experienced edema in our everyday life.
We'll notice of which our rings don't fit or our ankles are a little puffy. in addition to if you've had a little too much alcohol, you'll see of which inside the morning - right before your eyes - in of which puffy face of yours.
of which comes in addition to of which goes nevertheless if of which stays - well of which could mean something different..,
There are 2 main types of edema:
- In non-pitting edema, which usually affects the legs or arms, pressure of which will be applied to the skin does not result in a persistent indentation.
Pitting edema which can be demonstrated by applying pressure to the swollen area by depressing the skin using a finger, in addition to a persistent indentation occurs. of which means of which the skin does not spring back nevertheless rather the indentation by your finger pressure remains, which indicates something more serious.
Edema has been described as the result of venous ulceration, which will be often caused by an increase in tissue pressure (increased fluid within the tissue) because of increased capillary permeability.
Some Causes of Edema
Certainly, there can be many causes for edema. Some are fleeting as I mentioned above, while others are much more serious.
If you have edema (or any swelling) in addition to don't know the cause, of which's important of which you see your doctor. You'll feel better to know of which nothing will be wrong... or, if there will be, you'll want to know of which too.
Edema of the ankles in addition to lower legs can be mild in addition to passing or, of which can accompany some other conditions, including obesity, diseased leg veins, kidney disease, cirrhosis of the liver, anemia, in addition to severe malnutrition. of which might also be a characteristic of congestive heart failure.
in addition to, there could be some other factors of which might contribute to its onset, including:
- Eating a poor diet of which's high in salt in addition to carbohydrates
- Taking birth control or hormone replacement therapy pills
- Pregnancy in addition to PMS
- Sodium retention
- Varicose veins in addition to history of phlebitis
- Allergic reactions
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Trauma
- Abusing drugs
One symptom will be when, initially, the feet in addition to legs will appear swollen as the day progresses, nevertheless after a period of time, the swelling will set in first thing inside the morning in addition to continue to worsen throughout the day.
There's probably a certain amount of edema of which we can live with when of which's found to not be a problem.
nevertheless, of which can become serious - particularly if the edema will be advanced in addition to has been around for a while - of which might cause pitting (as mentioned above, when you press on the swollen area for a few seconds, you will notice an indentation in of which area of which continues long after the finger-pressure will be removed). Continued swelling can cause skin ulcerations.
Over time, some other symptoms could develop as a result of the fluid retention in addition to the pressure on the tissue in addition to the Centeng:
- High blood pressure
- Headaches
- pressure on the skin
- Increased urination
- Palpitations
- Swollen hands in addition to/or wrists
- puffiness of the face around the eyes , inside the feet, ankles, in addition to legs
- weight gain
Okay, we know of which food tastes better with salt in addition to of which's why so many products in addition to restaurants load their food up with of which.
of which's usually in vast quantities in processed foods. Even 'health foods' can have lots in addition to lots of salt (of which's a pity of which salt, sugar in addition to fat are things of which make food taste better in addition to are overused in our culture).
Almost anything can be okay in moderation - nevertheless we're way over the top with these foods.
The Centeng's balance of salt will be usually well-regulated. A normal person can consume relatively smaller or large quantities of salt inside the diet (although extremes are best avoided) without concern for developing salt depletion or retention.
The amount of salt excreted by the kidneys will be regulated by hormonal in addition to physical factors of which signal whether retention or removal of salt by the kidneys will be necessary.
If someone carries a kidney disease of which impairs the function of the kidneys - the ability to excrete salt inside the urine will be limited.
In some conditions, the amount of salt inside the Centeng increases, in addition to This kind of may cause a person to retain water in addition to develop edema.
Common Treatments
Over the counter diuretics containing ammonium chloride in addition to caffeine (think Aqua-Ban®) are sold with the promise to relieve symptoms related to edema. More severe edematous conditions require medical attention.
Treatment of edema with prescription medications will be limited to the use of diuretics, commonly referred to as "water pills."
Commonly, treatment consists of managing the underlying condition, which may include: inadequate nutrition; liver, heart, in addition to kidney disease; or obstruction of blood or lymph flow. In some cases, a salt-restricted diet may be recommended.
If the edema will be localized in addition to due to a strain or trauma, people report have gotten Great results by homeopathic products like 'Traumeel' & 'Topricene'. I keep both of them at hand.
What Might Help?
- Diet will be always key - watch your salt intake in addition to eat lots of vegetables
- of which's always a Great idea to watch your salt intake.
- If your legs or ankles are puffy, of which's suggested of which you elevate your legs above your heart while lying down.
- Exercise your legs. This kind of could help pump fluid by your legs back to your heart.
- Some people find of which wearing support stockings (sold at most drug in addition to medical supply stores) help.
- Reflexology could be a great healthy support - OR NOT - read on...
The fluid of which builds up to become edema will be normally brought back to the heart via the lymphatic system.
Unlike the circulatory system which carries a pump (the heart), the lymphatic system relies on movements of the Centeng to help drain of which's fluids.
Since there are no little pumps at the ends of our fingers in addition to toes, the gentle movements of our reflexology techniques (thumb in addition to finger-walking) at the extremities, supports the natural processes of the whole Centeng.
Yet again, I'll remind you of which reflexologists don't treat, diagnose or prescribe.
in addition to, I'm not even interested specifically inside the movement of local fluids. My focus will be on the whole Centeng, the organs in addition to organ systems.
nevertheless another "fringe benefit" of my reflexology work will be the potential to help the fluid tides as well.
However beware, there might be some edemic conditions of which don't need This kind of or are too weak to benefit.
Yes - of which's right, if the condition will be not diagnosed - or even if of which will be diagnosed - in addition to of which's advanced edema (pitted edema will be advanced) - you must always check first with the doctor before working.
Why?
Because, unless you are a doctor, you don't know if of which will help or will be too much fluid movement for an obviously compromised system to handle.
No guessing here - remember, someone who will be sick will have a medical team. of which's in everyone's best interest to check with the medical team. They won't mind or be shocked - of which's what they all do.
at This kind of point my guess will be almost always of which reflexology will help.
nevertheless, if someone will be very ill, of which's the MD on the team of which must know in addition to approve any work before you can be sure about proceeding. They know the whole story about their patient's health in addition to they'll base their recommendations on the big picture.
You in addition to even the person with the edema may not understand or even know all the implications of their condition.
So of which's easier than you thought - in addition to there's no guess work - just make the call to inform the team in addition to get the okay for proceeding with reflexology.
Easy as pie (will be of which a prairie expression?).
A little puffiness will be a pretty common sight. In a healthy individual of which doesn't represent a problem unless of which's gone on for too long, has impeded movement or will be of concern.
in addition to, yes - there are reflexes to the immune system.
Don't forget the spleen (the largest lymphoid inside the Centeng in addition to thymus reflexes too - both are important).
Reflexology in addition to Edema
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