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Edema: Conditions
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Edema or swelling of a knee Joint is an uncomfortable condition which can become more painful as it increases in quantity. Swollen and painful knees typically involves the leakage of blood’s serum as well as synovial fluid into surrounding tissues. Sudden onset of swelling in Osteoarthritis as well as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is common ( more common in Rheumatoid) one theory suggests this is because of inflammation of synovium ( medical lingo: the cells that produce the liquid that lubricates the joints ),this condition ... is known as synovitis (medical lingo: itis=inflammation and could apply to any condition in medicine).
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Edema disease can affect pigs 3-14 weeks old but usually occurs within 3 days to 2 weeks after weaning. The affected pigs often are the most thrifty and fast-growing individuals of a group. It commonly is seen under conditions of excellent management and nutrition.
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Edema itself is usually a symptom of an underlying condition and can be noticed as swelling or puffiness of your face, hands, feet, legs, or around your eyes. Amongst others edema can indicate disease of the heart, liver, thyroid, lymphatic system or kidneys (causing salt retention).
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Edema may be caused by diseases of the liver such as cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is a condition which is characterized by irreversible scarring of the liver. Edema may ... be caused by a disease of the kidneys known as nephrotic syndrome". Nephrotic syndrome is distinguished by a large amount of protein in the urine, weight gain, high blood pressure, and anorexia.
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Edema cannot be cured. The only way to treat edema is to treat the condition that is causing it. The following are some things you can do to keep the swelling down:
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