With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Home Remedies for Edema
Edema is the swelling of the tissue of the body due to the excess of fluid trapped. Though it can affect any part of the body, it is most likely to affect the arms, hands, feet, ankles and legs. There is excess of serous fluids in cavities or cells of the body. In fact it affects the lower part of the body and mostly the foot region.
The condition in some cases can cause skin infection and finally affecting circulation of blood. This can be painful and may indicate that there is something wrong in the body. In spite of all this you can easily follow some home remedies for edema that can reduce the condition.
Causes for Edema
The leakage of fluids from the tiny blood vessels causes what is known as edema. The kidneys retain water and sodium when it senses the leakage from the capillaries which compensate the fluid loss from the vessels. To be more specific, edema is not a disease and may be due to the following causes:
- Anemia
- Hear failure
- Low protein level in the body
- Kidney disease
- Starvation that is for a long time
- Malnutrition
- Liver diseases
- Weak veins
- Thyroid diseases
- Medications and pregnancy menstrual cycles
- Immobility
However, sometimes hot weather and heats are responsible for causing edema.
Symptoms of Edema
The leakage of fluid from the blood vessels in the surrounding tissue can cause the swelling. Some of the common symptoms and signs are:
- Puffiness of the tissue or swelling under the skin.
- Stretched or shiny skin
- A dimple that is retained on the skin after the skin is pressed several seconds
- Abdominal size increase.
Tests and Diagnose for Edema
The doctor may undergo some physical exam and medical history to confirm the condition. The following are the tests that may help in identifying the cause:
- Urinalysis
- Blood tests
- Measuring the pressure in certain blood vessels like that in the jugular vein.
- An X-ray test on the chest
There are numerous treatment and medications for edema. Nonetheless, there are also some home remedies for edema which can help in a great way to treat the problem.
Home Remedies for Edema using mustard oil and apple cider vinegar
- One of the best home remedies for edema is mustard oil. You can use this oil and massage on the affected area for quite sometime.
- There is another method which is done by soaking 2 teaspoon of mustard seeds in a glass of water and use the solution on the affected area.
- Apple cider vinegar is an excellent treatment for edema. The vinegar reduces and gets rid of the excess fluid in the cells and cavities.
Home Remedies for Edema using ground flax seed and water
- Ground flaxseeds are also beneficial for edema. You can either sprinkle the powder the seeds on the food or there is another way to take the seed is in the form of oil.
- Flax seeds are extremely good and safe for pregnant women having edema.
- Water or tea helps to remove the excess salt from the body. And thus this reduces the swelling of the tissues which is caused by sodium.
Home Remedies for Edema using barely water and coriander seeds
- Barely water is one of the most effective treatments for edema in pregnant women. It reduces edema which is commonly associated with pregnancy.
- If two tablespoon of coriander seed is boiled in two cups of water, it becomes effective for the treatment of edema. Boil the quantity till the water becomes half and then consume the solution after it cools.
Home Remedies for Edema using physical activities
- Swimming is a very good exercise which will help to reduce the swelling and get rid of the excess fluid. While swimming the pressure around the body exerts a pressure on the tissues which expels the excess fluid from the body that goes into the bladder.
- If you experience edema in the foot or legs then simply lift the legs up with the help of a pillow while sleeping. This reduces edema to a greater extend.
- For pregnancy related edema, try keeping the feet for ten minutes under running cold water. This will relief the pain and uneasiness associated with edema.
- Well water can be beneficial and also can trigger factors for edema. In such a case reduce the intake of water for a couple of days to see if the edema subsides.
Home Remedies for Edema using diet
- A well-balanced diet is beneficial for edema and should include all the nutrition and minerals that are beneficial for the treatment of edema.
- Foods that are low in carbohydrates are beneficial for the treatment of edema. This is because carbohydrates has more water content and is more likely to retain water in the body.
- Fiber diet or roughage may also increase the fluid retention. In fact even vegetables and fruits can cause retention of fluid more.
Home Remedies for Edema using Ayurveda
- If you want to go for ayurveda medications which are completely natural than go for 'Punarnava' that has diuretic property that can reduce edema efficiently.
Apart from all the home remedies for edema, follow a healthy regime likes for instances going for light and moderate exercises and avoiding smoking, alcohol and junk food. Edema can be a sign of a chronic disease so do not take it lightly and consult a doctor as soon as possible.
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