Fluid Retention

Follow the links below to find information on fluid retention or oedema (edema).

Reviewed October 2011

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Title:   Heart disease - enlarged heart
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   An enlarged heart is a symptom of an underlying disorder that is causing the heart to work harder than normal. Possible causes include coronary heart disease, cardiac ischaemia, high blood pressure, idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, heart valve disease or a previous heart attack. Another name for an enlarged heart is cardiomegaly. An enlarged heart may be asympomatic (have no symptoms). Possible symptoms include breathing problems, shortness of breath, dizziness, irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), heart palpitations or fluid retention.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Fluid retention
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Fluid retention (oedema) occurs when fluid isn't removed from the body tissues, including the skin. Causes include the body's reaction to hot weather, a high salt intake, and the hormones associated with the menstrual cycle. Symptoms include swelling of body parts such as feet, hands and ankles, a feeling of stiffness or aching and weight fluctuations. Drinking lots of water will actually help fluid retention. Fluid retention may be a sign of disease, including kidney disease, heart failure, chronic lung disease, arthritis or an allergic reaction.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Kidneys - nephrotic syndrome
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Nephrotic syndrome is a condition of the kidneys. It is usually caused by one of the diseases that damage the kidneys' filtering system, allowing protein to be filtered out into the urine (proteinuria). Symptoms include foamy and frothy urine, unexplained weight loss, oedema (fluid retention or swelling), muscle wasting, stomach pain and dizziness. Treatment includes medications and dietary changes.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Angioedema
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Angioedema is a reaction characterised by fluid accumulation leading to swelling (oedema) of the skin, mucosa and submucosal tissues. Sometimes this can extend to deeper tissues. Because of the rapid progression of the condition, it can lead to potential airway obstruction and suffocation. Hence, angioedema is treated as a medical emergency.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Short bowel syndrome
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Short bowel syndrome occurs when a person is unable to absorb food nutrients properly due to severe disease or surgical removal of a significant proportion of the small intestine. Common causes of short bowel syndrome include Crohn' s disease and necrotising enterocolitis. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, fluid retention, weight loss and fatigue.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Urticaria and angioedema
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Hives (also known as urticaria or angioedema) look like mosquito bites. Although some unlucky individuals can have them every day for weeks, individual lumps usually disappear within minutes to hours. In most, hives are not due to allergy.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Angioedema
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Angioedema is a condition in which small blood vessels leak fluid into the tissues, causing swelling. There is no known cure, but it may be possible to prevent the swelling with medications or occasionally diet. Allergy is a very rare cause of angioedema.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Interventions for varicose veins and leg oedema in pregnancy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Not enough evidence on treatments for varicose veins and leg oedema in pregnancy. Varicose veins, sometimes called varicosity, occur when a valve in the blood vessel walls weakens and the blood stagnates. This in turn leads to problems with the circulat...
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents for treating cystoid macular oedema following cataract surgery
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Cystoid macular oedema (CMO) is the accumulation of fluid in the macula (central retina) due to leakage from capillaries. Clinically significant CMO following cataract surgery is a complication of unknown cause. Acute CMO, defined as oedema of less than...
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Side effects of hormone therapy
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Some women may experience nausea, fluid retention, breast enlargement and discomfort, particularly during the first few months of taking HT. Usually these symptoms fade over time as the body adjusts to the new levels of hormones.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Pulmonary oedema
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of pulmonary oedema by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Compression stockings for preventing deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   In the last few years, there has been increasing interest in whether compression stockings (sometimes called 'flight socks') reduce the risk of DVT (blood clots in the legs) and other circulatory problems in airline passengers. The stockings are worn th...
Date:   Apr 2007
Title:   Glycerol for acute stroke
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   There is not enough evidence to show if glycerol can reduce the disabling effects of brain swelling due to acute stroke. Brain swelling (or oedema) is a major cause of early death and long-term disability after stroke (a sudden catastrophe in the brain ...
Date:   Jun 2003
Title:   Surgical decompression for cerebral oedema in acute ischaemic stroke
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   There is no evidence that surgery to relieve pressure on the brain improves outcome after massive stroke. About four-fifths of strokes are due to blockage of an artery in the brain. When the artery is blocked, part of the brain can be damaged, called a ...
Date:   Apr 2002
Title:   Treatment of urticaria
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Urticaria and angioedema can be caused by allergic and non-allergic mechanisms. While acute urticaria usually resolves quickly, chronic urticaria can persist for years.
Date:   Oct 2001

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