When we talk about excess weight, then it is worth highlighting two main reasons: the first is associated with excess body fat, and the second - with swelling of the body. Surely, many do not know and have not even heard of the second reason, which is the reason for recruiting excess weight. Body swelling- this is not uncommon in today's time, and quite often, in 60-70% of cases, it is puffiness, accompanied by water retention in the body, becomes a cause of dissatisfaction with your body and reflection in the mirror. So today we will reveal such a very interest Ask why does it occur body swelling how to deal with it, and what foods cause this puffiness?

What is puffiness?

puffiness- this is an excessive accumulation of fluid in the organs, cells and tissues of the body. The reason for the violation of the outflow of fluid may be the following:

• Decrease in plasma albumin (blood proteins);
• Increased capillary permeability due to their toxic damage;
• Increased pressure in the capillaries;
• Problems in the work of the kidneys;
• Consumption a large number salt and all kinds of preservatives;
• casein protein;
• Insufficient consumption of clean drinking water.

At body swelling it’s useless to drink, and even the strongest fat burners won’t help here, killing yourself for hours on cardio is also not worth it, and following all the rules proper nutrition, alas, will not lead you to anything ... Edema syndrome anyway, it will take up all your efforts and ways to “lose weight”, because the problem here is not in the excess subcutaneous fat, but in water retention, and these are completely different concepts, and the approaches to them are also completely different.

From the point of view of proper nutrition, we are most interested in the last four reasons, which are closely interconnected. It is the excessive intake of salt and casein protein that lead to body swelling, as well as insufficient consumption of clean drinking water, which also leads to the accumulation of excess fluid in the body, and as a result, extra pounds on the scales. And all these reasons are regulated by one of our organs - the kidneys. It is the excretory function of the kidney that is responsible for the normal water-salt balance in our body and the absence of edema.

SALT. PRESERVATIVES. WATER

At present, when there are practically no limits to the abundance of products, and the lack of conscience among the manufacturers of these products is a normal phenomenon, there is such a situation that the average person consumes with food an excessively large amount of thickeners, stabilizers, flavors and other substances that your body does not need. This also applies to SALT. If these preservatives enter your body day after day, then the excretory function of the kidneys simply may not be able to cope with such a volume of work, ESPECIALLY if there is insufficient help from outside in the form of clean WATER.

Water helps the kidneys flush out all the toxins and dangerous products decay from the body. She is a SOLVENT where all these harmful substances dissolve, then they enter the kidneys, which safely remove them from your body.

If there is a lack of water in the body, then toxins begin to accumulate in the body, and what do you think is their favorite place? That's right, adipose tissue! It is in adipose tissue that the accumulation of all toxins and decay products of the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates occurs. Further, water enters this adipose tissue, which is why body swelling and you begin to gain weight rapidly.

Therefore, the role of water in our body cannot be underestimated, I have always said this, I say it and I will continue to say it. Each person needs to drink MINIMUM 1.5 liters of clean drinking water per day, this is the minimum, and with an increase in physical activity, this rate increases by 1.5-2 times.

CASEIN PROTEIN

In short, casein (milk protein) and lactose (milk sugar) can cause fluid retention in the body, which is the cause of your extra pounds. But if you dig deeper, then these extra pounds may not be fat at all, but simply puffiness from consuming your favorite one (and me too!) fat-free cottage cheese, in which, by the way, there is a very high concentration of casein, because when milk is curdled, albumins pass into milk whey, and all the casein just remains in the milk ... That's it. And if you already love cottage cheese as much as I love it, then try to eat it at least every other day in the morning and cottage cheese with a fat content of at least 2-3%. And if you want to get rid of edematous syndrome, then you will have to completely abandon any dairy products, either for a while (2-3 weeks before the vacation / solemn event), or forever.

Signs of puffiness

If you don't know puffiness you or it really is excess body fat, then I advise you to observe if you have such signs:

1. Weight fluctuations during the day (in the morning the weight is one, and in the evening plus 1-2 kg)
2. Fluctuations in body volume during the day (waist, hips, arms, etc.)

If, based on these signs, you cannot understand whether you have body swelling(since, in principle, weight fluctuates in all people during the day, even for those who do not suffer from edematous syndrome), then you need to take a test for bioimpedancemetry (BIA), where a special device will measure your complete body composition: fat and lean mass, as well as the total fluid content in the body. Based on the results of this diagnostic, you will know for sure whether you have puffiness or not.

So, now you know that the cause of your extra pounds can be not only excess fat, but also water retention in the body, accompanied by a general swelling of the body. If before that you didn’t think about it and tried to lose weight in every possible way, but the weight didn’t go away, then the reason may not be in body fat, but in edematous syndrome, with which you need to deal with completely different methods. Firstly, reduce your intake of salty and preservative-laden foods, secondly, increase your daily intake of clean drinking water, thirdly, completely eliminate or minimize the consumption of dairy products from your diet, and fourthly, examine your kidneys . These methods will help you remove body swelling and see the long-awaited flat tummy and slender legs.

Sincerely yours, Yaneliya Skripnik!

Slight swelling of the face after waking up is considered normal and usually goes away on its own after hygiene procedures. cool water. When swelling is severe and does not disappear long time, then a doctor's consultation is required, as this may be a symptom of a serious illness.

The mechanism of edema development

Approximately two-thirds of the entire body fluid is in the cells, and the rest is localized in the intercellular space. For various reasons, the ratio of these parts is violated, and the fluid passes from the cells into the intercellular space, resulting in tissue edema. By itself, tissue edema is not a disease, but is only a symptom of disorders occurring in the body.

Causes of edema

The main causes of facial edema can be divided into 2 types:

1. Functional disorders and/or diseases internal organs.
2. Leading an unhealthy lifestyle.

And now in more detail. So, most often puffiness on the face occurs for the following reasons:

• diseases of the endocrine system, as a result of which there is a violation of metabolism;
• kidney and heart disease;
• pinched nerve roots in the cervical spine as a result of osteochondrosis;
• blood diseases, circulatory disorders;
• allergy to insect bites, use of low-quality cosmetics, food allergies;
• arterial hypertension (hypertension);
• neoplasms on the face of various localization (abscesses, boils, lipomas and others);
• bruises and injuries of soft tissues of the face;
• infectious inflammatory processes of the facial-maxillary region (flux, tooth cyst, complicated pulpitis);
• parotitis.

Maintaining the wrong lifestyle, as mentioned above, can also cause swelling on the face. In this sense, they are most often provoked by:

• violation of the diet, the predominance of salty foods, smoked meats, spicy dishes, spices, preservatives in the diet;
• a poor diet, as a result of which the body suffers from a deficiency of trace elements and vitamins;
• short sleep (less than 8 hours a day), frequent awakenings at night;
• prolonged exposure to open sunlight or abuse of the solarium;
• alcohol abuse, smoking;
• stress, prolonged hysteria, crying;
• drinking plenty of fluids in the evening before bed, especially soda and beer.

Edema is also observed in pregnant women, and they can be both the result of an unhealthy lifestyle and a signal of dangerous conditions, for example, late toxicosis.

What does swelling mean, localized in different parts of the face?

An experienced doctor, already at the site of localization of puffiness on the face, may suspect which organ's work is impaired and what should be paid special attention to in the diagnosis.

Cardiac edema

If the edema develops in the late afternoon and spreads to the entire face, then most likely the patient has disturbances in the work of the heart. In the morning, there is no trace of edema, and in the evening the picture repeats. Places of edema are quite dense to the touch. The patient is most often concerned about shortness of breath at rest, aggravated by the slightest physical activity, pallor of the skin, cyanosis of the lips, tip of the nose and earlobes. As the disorder progresses, pain behind the sternum joins the edema.

With the development of such clinical symptoms against the background of swelling of the face, the patient is recommended to immediately contact a cardiologist for a detailed examination and a course of therapy.

Renal edema

If the kidneys do not work properly or an inflammatory process occurs in the organ, then edema is observed in the patient in the morning, and they are localized mainly in the lower eyelids. As a result of such edema, “bags” appear under the eyes, and the skin of the face itself acquires a yellowish tint. Secondary clinical symptoms of disorders in the functioning of the kidneys is the spread of edema to lower limbs, increase blood pressure, change in daily diuresis (urine volume), lower back pain.

Edema of the face of allergic origin

Most often, this type of edema develops as a result of exposure to a powerful allergen on the body, which a person has encountered not for the first time - dust, animal hair, pollen from flowers and plants, household chemicals. Allergic edema can develop as a result of the use of low-quality cosmetics, insect bites, the use of expired facial products, and also as a reaction to medications. Secondary symptoms of drug allergy or reactions to insect bites are swelling of the mucous membranes of the nose and throat, lacrimation, coughing, and suffocation. If the patient is not provided with medical care in time, then a fatal outcome may occur.

Post-traumatic and postoperative swelling of the face

Injuries or surgical interventions provoke tissue edema, while the swelling will be localized at the site of exposure to the skin. During surgery or eye injury, swelling will spread to the eyelids, brow ridges, temples, and partially the forehead. After tooth extraction, the face will be swollen on the side where the intervention was performed.
It has become common among women plastic surgery, during which you can correct the shape of the nose, the shape of the eyes, the size of the lips and the relief of the cheekbones. After plastic surgery, the tissues at the intervention site will be somewhat edematous for another 7-10 days, which is the norm and does not require special treatment.

Edema on the background of osteochondrosis

If swelling of the face is localized in the area of ​​​​the eyelids and cheeks and occurs mainly after a night's sleep, then the cause in most cases is osteochondrosis of the cervical spine. With this pathology, the nerve roots and blood vessels are pinched, as a result of which the patient may complain of a feeling of heaviness in the head, a feeling of crawling on the face, blurred vision or hearing. With such clinical signs, you should seek the advice of a neurologist.

Infectious and inflammatory processes

With an inflammatory process in the teeth or soft tissues face (for example, with a boil or abscess), edema develops only on one half of the face, on the one where the focus of infection is localized. Swelling of one half of the face in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe wings of the nose can signal sinusitis or sinusitis.

Edema of the eyelids

Edema of the eyelids occurs both as a result of lack of sleep and the conduct of an unhealthy lifestyle, and as a result of inflammatory processes eye. For example, a symptom of incipient conjunctivitis is swelling of the affected eyelid, redness of the eyes, itching, and increased tearing.
Puffiness of the upper eyelid and its sharp soreness is most often observed with barley. In this case, after a few days, a tubercle filled with pus forms at the site of inflammation of the hair follicle. It is categorically not recommended to open barley on your own, as this can lead to a deterioration in the condition and the spread of infection.

What are the reasons for fluid retention in the body?

As already noted, edema does not always occur as a result of diseases or disorders of the internal organs. Sometimes the accumulation and retention of fluid in the body is caused by other factors, such as:

• the use of a large amount of salt;
• alcohol abuse;
• long exposure to open sunlight, abuse of solariums or thermal procedures (the influence of high temperatures enhances the excretion of fluid from the body, so a reverse protective reaction is triggered and the tissues retain water inside).

Edema often appears after eating a large number of watermelons, salted fish, various salted nuts, crackers, chips and other harmful things.

In pregnant women, edema occurs as a result of squeezing blood vessels and circulatory disorders. Most often, in the evening, the hands and lower limbs swell, but after sleep everything returns to normal. If the blood pressure and urinalysis are normal, then there is no cause for concern. Tissue swelling can be reduced by limiting salt and fluid intake at night. The clothes of the expectant mother should be loose-fitting, not squeezing the stomach and lower back, it is best to choose shoes with stable low and wide heels or even soles.

How to get rid of edema?

You can get rid of edema, first of all, by finding out the cause of their occurrence. Knowing what specifically provokes fluid retention in the body, you can prevent the influence of these factors.

• Edema from blows and bruises. Cold should be applied immediately to the injury site (ice or just a cold compress). Of the drugs, gels and ointments Troxevasin, Lyoton, heparin ointment will help prevent the development of a hematoma. The main active ingredient of these drugs is heparin, a substance that thins the blood and prevents the formation of clots. Use these funds only with the permission of a doctor, as they have contraindications.

• Edema on the background of osteochondrosis. An ointment with an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect is applied to the neck area, for example, Dolobene, Fastum-gel, Ketonal. The main active component of these drugs is ketoprofen, a substance that quickly relieves swelling, pain and eliminates the inflammatory process. As soon as the inflammatory process of the nerve roots in the cervical spine is eliminated, facial swelling will immediately disappear.

• Allergic edema. It is advisable to take antihistamines that block the production of histamine and mast cells. drugs long-acting are Suprastin, Tavegil, Loratadin. With progressive swelling of the mucous membranes of the nose and throat, the patient needs immediate medical attention to prevent suffocation. In this situation, hormone preparations are administered intramuscularly to the patient, for example, Dexamethasone, Prednisolone.

• Edema of the eyelids. If the cause of swelling is conjunctivitis or other inflammatory processes, then the patient is prescribed eye drops - Levomycetin, Tobrex. As part of these drugs, an antibiotic that has a detrimental effect on pathogenic microflora.

• Renal edema. With the development of the inflammatory process in the kidneys, the patient must be prescribed antiseptic drugs. In addition, it is necessary to follow a diet with a sharp restriction of salt and fat, as well as monitor the drinking regimen. Phytopreparations help improve kidney function - Kanefron, Urolesan, Prolit.

• Edema on the background of hypertension. In addition to the main treatment with antihypertensive drugs, the first aid for edema is the use of diuretics based on furosemide. Diuretic drugs should be used with caution, as their abuse causes an electrolyte imbalance in the body, and this can adversely affect the heart. Doctors even advise taking furosemide together with panangin or asparkam.

Alternative methods of treating edema

Along with drug therapy, you can resort to folk treatment edema. For example, the following recipes have an excellent therapeutic effect:

1. Decoction of chamomile and St. John's wort- 1 tablespoon of herbs pour a liter of boiling water and insist until completely cooled. Take 1/3 cup twice a day;
2. Pharmacy kidney collection, which includes lingonberry leaves, birch buds, field horsetail - brew according to the instructions on the package and take it orally 1-2 times a day;
3. Parsley mask- apply finely chopped parsley to the lower eyelids and cover with cotton pads, leave for 15 minutes, then wash with cool water;
4. green tea ice cubes- wipe your face in the morning after waking up;
5. cucumber mask – fresh cucumber grate on a fine grater and apply the gruel to the upper and lower eyelids, covering with gauze. Leave on for 15 minutes, then rinse with water.

A healthy lifestyle is a great prevention!

Following a healthy diet, drinking regimen and an active lifestyle will reduce the risk of developing edema. Include the following foods in your diet:

• fresh greens;
• dried apricots;
• bananas;
• grapefruit;
• buckwheat;
• eggplant;
• wholemeal bread;
• apples;
• broccoli and cauliflower;
• carrot.

These foods are rich in fiber and prevent fluid retention in the body.

It is recommended to consume at least 1.5 liters of pure water without gas per day - this will help maintain optimal balance fluids in the body and improve kidney function. People who are prone to swelling in the morning are not recommended to drink a lot of fluids in the evenings - the last tea should be no later than 3 hours before going to bed.

Edema is an excessive amount of fluid in the body. Most often, you can find swelling of the legs, eyes, i.e., individual parts of the body. Edema can be general (of the whole body) and localized (only the forearm, for example). Edema of the whole body occurs much less frequently, and this indicates the presence of a serious pathology. So, why do edema occur and how to get rid of them?

The reasons

It should be understood that the disease in the initial stage will not lead to swelling of the whole body. This complication occurs with serious pathologies and advanced forms of various systemic diseases.

• heart diseases;
• kidney disease;
• liver disease;
• allergy;
• arterial pressure;
• thrombophlebitis;
• extensive burns;
• infections;
• preeclampsia, eclampsia;
• some inflammatory diseases

Depending on the etiology, the pathogenesis of edema may differ. Cardiac pathologies occupy almost 90% among all others, according to the frequency of occurrence of such a symptom as body edema. These are chronic heart failure, infective endocarditis, etc.

With heart disease, edema begins in the legs, the left and right sides swell in the same way. First they appear on the feet and legs, and then rise higher. There is an anasarca, ascites, hydrothorax, hydropericarditis. The patient has noticeable shortness of breath, acrocyanosis.

Kidney diseases are statistically on a par with cardiac pathologies. These include: nephritis, chronic and acute renal failure, malignant neoplasms of the kidneys, the development of diabetic nephropathy.

When the kidneys do not cope with their function, edema begins to appear. At first, they can be found in the morning under the eyes, if nothing is done, then the puffiness will spread throughout the body.

As a result of cirrhosis of the liver, fluid can linger in the body, which sweats into the abdominal cavity, thereby causing ascites. The skin becomes yellow and a venous network appears on the abdomen (this is called the "head of a jellyfish"). Soon the legs and lower back may swell. There may be a low amount of protein (albumin) in the blood.

Angioedema is a reaction of the body to an irritating factor, an allergen. Quincke's edema is a generalized edema. As a result of the action of the allergen, histamine and serotonin are produced in the body. in such cases, the pathogenesis will be as follows: the permeability of the capillary walls increases.

The edema develops extremely quickly, the lips, the entire face and neck swell. Urgent care is required, the count goes by the minute, and if you do not help in time, then the edema can block the access of the respiratory tract, which will lead to respiratory arrest.

Edema can develop as a result of allergological tests, in the place where the test was made, a reaction from redness to swelling of the forearm is possible.

Puffiness can appear as a result of an increase in blood pressure and a decrease in the amount of protein (albumin) in the blood.

Thrombophlebitis is one of the causes of edema. The bloodstream must move, and for this reason, when a blockage occurs, fluid seeps through the walls and accumulates in the tissues. When you press on the edema, the skin will be red, over the place where there are thrombosis, it will be inflamed and painful.

Extensive burns and some serious infections can cause swelling of the body. They cause a reaction of the whole organism, the permeability of the walls of blood vessels increases, the liquid enters the intercellular space.

Preeclampsia and eclampsia are severe preeclampsia of pregnant women. This toxicosis manifests itself in late pregnancy. Edema can spread throughout the body in just a couple of hours. Fluid accumulates on the back, lower back, abdomen, vulva, legs. These diseases are characterized by the appearance of seizures. Why they occur is not completely clear, but the condition is very dangerous. Treatment should be carried out exclusively in a hospital, with constant medical supervision.

In addition, in pregnant women, such diseases can lead to edema: chronic glomerulonephritis, cardiovascular insufficiency.

In some diseases, swelling of the airways may occur. Pulmonary edema is also an emergency. The patient develops frothy red sputum. When providing first aid, the use of defoamers is necessary. Swelling of the upper respiratory tract occurs with an allergic reaction.

This disorder also occurs in children.

There are several serious infectious, inflammatory diseases that lead to swelling of the whole body and threaten the life of the baby. These are neonatal pathologies: bacterial sepsis and congenital viral infections (rubella, neonatal herpes, cytomegalovirus infection).

Intrauterine infection of the fetus occurs and the child is already born with a serious illness. There are times when a woman does not bear a child, a miscarriage occurs.

Symptoms

Looking at a person who has swelling of the body, it is clear that the parts of the body are swollen, as if increased in size. The skin ceases to be elastic, if you press the skin with your finger and release it, then a depression (fossa) will remain on it.

Edema will be located depending on the disease. In cardiovascular patients, edema is located on the legs (lower leg, ankle). If this is a bedridden patient, then the edema covers the lower back, sacrum. Sometimes, such diseases lead to the development of ascites, i.e., there will be an edematous anterior abdominal wall.

Kidney diseases leave swelling first on the face, then the ankle, lower leg, knee, abdominal cavity, genitals, sacrum, lower back.

Quincke's edema spreads to the entire face, neck, internal organs also swell, this is the tongue, larynx, there is an overlap of the airways.

Treatment

The first step is to find out the causes of edema. The location of edema, instrumental and laboratory tests will help diagnose the disease.

Be sure to treat the underlying disease first. Treatment will depend on the pathology. For allergies, for example, antihistamines, hormones are prescribed, it is necessary to act quickly so that there is no overlap of the airways. When there are inflammatory processes - anti-inflammatory.

If the edema is very pronounced and has an extensive character, diuretic drugs are prescribed to get rid of them. In cases where there is no strong need, you can wait with the appointment of diuretics, because they remove salts and water from the body. When water is quickly excreted from the body, the viscosity of the blood increases, which in consequence threatens the formation of blood clots.

Together with diuretics, you can prescribe antiplatelet agents (help reduce the adhesion of blood cells), potassium preparations.

Nutrition plays an important role in the treatment of edema. It is impossible to get rid of edema and not change the diet. A special diet is prescribed, which includes diuretic products, a decrease in the amount of salt and fluid. Alcoholic beverages should be completely eliminated for a while.

Prevention

The main prevention is the timely treatment of diseases (causes of edema). Edema does not appear in a day, this is a consequence of a neglected disease. Of course, you need to avoid injuries, allergens, etc. If a person has an allergy, you should try to eliminate contact with the allergen. If no one is nearby and help is not provided in time, swelling of the airways may occur.

Makeup Secrets

To minimize the signs of swelling of the upper eyelids, apply dark shadows on them, - advises Irina Shvets, - from the eyebrows to the crease of the eyelid. Further to the border with eyelashes - shadows of a lighter color.

Tint the lower part of the eyelid with shadows very light shades. And along the border of the eyelashes, draw a strip of darker shadows.

IMPORTANT!

What tests should be done if you have swelling

cardiac

Associated with a violation of the pumping function of the heart muscle (myocardium), which is not able to pump the volume of blood that is necessary for full blood flow in the arteries and veins. Edema in this case is associated with stagnation of blood in the area of ​​venous vessels, especially distant from the heart and having a small diameter, formed in the evening, after an active day or sports activities, expressed in the area of ​​the hands, feet, spreading upward. In heart failure, swelling is severe, can reach the groin and abdomen, shoulders and spread throughout the body, when resting in an upright position, they decrease or are distributed in the body cavities, along the back, and chest.

Renal

The causes of body edema are hidden in the violation of the mechanisms of filtration and reabsorption of water and salts, as well as the loss of proteins by the kidneys in the presence of inflammatory processes. The function of the kidneys may suffer if their blood supply is disturbed and hypoxia of the renal tissue, which leads to the release of factors (biologically active substances) that increase pressure and promote the removal of fluid from the vessels into the tissues. Such edema is typical for the morning time, spreading from top to bottom - from the face and neck to the extremities.

Causes of edema in terms of physiology

From the point of view of physiology, edema is a retention of excess fluid inside the vessels, in the space between cells and, in severe cases, inside them due to an imbalance in sodium, proteins, water, as well as disorders in the regulatory link (hormone release, vascular tone, problems of the nervous system). systems). For the occurrence of edema, a combination of certain conditions and the influence of both external and internal factors is necessary.

Often the causes of edema of the whole body lie in a violation of the pressure inside the vessels, tissues and cells - in a change in the hydrodynamic gradient. Under normal conditions, blood pressure in arteries and capillaries is higher than in tissues, but at the same time in veins it is lower than in tissue fluid, which allows blood flow and the supply of oxygen and nutrients to all cells. If the pressure in the area of ​​the arteries is high (for example, with hypertension), it also rises in the vessels of the capillary network, “squeezing out” the excess fluid into the tissues, and the veins do not have time to return it all back, due to the fact that the pressure in the area of ​​the tissues themselves rises , and water returns poorly to the veins. This happens with oral or intravenous administration of a large volume of fluid, when a general swelling of the body is formed.

The cause of edema of the whole body may be a violation of the permeability of cell membranes (both in the area of ​​​​vessels and tissues, organs). The membranes become permeable, let water, salts, small molecules pass where they should have been retained. Increase membrane permeability:

• mediators of inflammation and allergies (especially histamine),
• some toxins that enter the body,
• unoxidized metabolic products,
• enzymes of infectious agents (microbes or viruses) that damage the membranes of cells and blood vessels, creating "holes" in them.

Edema of this type is characteristic of poisoning, diabetes mellitus, preeclampsia in pregnant women, and infectious diseases. Swelling of the leg or arm, face, neck and other areas.
Disorders of osmotic or oncotic pressure. Osmotic pressure is created by certain concentrations of salts in the area of ​​cells, intercellular space and blood vessels. According to the law of osmosis, the liquid rushes to where there is more salt in order to dilute the concentrations. Usually, such edema is associated with poor nutrition, the intake of salty foods and a large volume of liquid. Edema of the whole body can manifest itself with a change in the amount of protein in plasma and tissues. Proteins have the ability to retain water, and it moves from the tissues to the vessels because a lot of protein is dissolved in the plasma. With starvation or loss of protein by the kidneys, with burns or other problems, the concentration of protein in the plasma decreases, and in the tissues they remain the same or become larger, and water rushes into the tissues.

Violation of the lymphatic system is another factor in the development of edema. The lymphatic network densely braids all tissues and organs, collecting excess fluid into the capillaries and carrying it into the common duct, which flows into the bloodstream near the heart. If the capillaries are inflamed, squeezed by scars, injured or affected by tumor metastases, the fluid through them cannot fully flow into the vessels and stagnates in the tissues. Usually these are local edemas in the extremities or body cavities.

If the body swells, the reasons may also be in violation of the resistance of tissues that lose collagen and elastin fibers, they have a high friability of the structure and reduced activity of enzyme systems that maintain elasticity and turgor of tissues. This happens against the background of systemic infectious and autoimmune pathologies, pronounced inflammatory processes, and general toxicosis.

Particularly dangerous against the background of any mechanisms of edema are lesions of vital organs, especially swelling of the brain or lungs, allergic edema of the larynx, which threaten death for a person without timely assistance.

If swelling of the body is detected: what to do

Any swelling that is visually quite pronounced requires a doctor's consultation. Often they are the first signals of the body about serious deviations associated with metabolic processes. It is especially dangerous if swellings form on the face and neck, spread to the eyes, fingers, and on the legs, swelling interferes with wearing shoes and movement.
In the presence of edema, it is important to immediately reconsider nutrition and drinking regimen, consume less salt, drink only pure non-carbonated water, since sweet carbonated drinks, coffee, tea increase puffiness. If the edema does not go away in a day, or the whole body swells, the doctor should find out the reasons for this condition. First of all, an examination is carried out and the degree of fluid retention is revealed: this parameter can be approximately calculated if the patient knows how much he usually weighs and how the weight has changed during the development of edema.

There are tests and tests that determine the degree of hydrophilicity (swelling) of tissues. So, a blister test will help determine how much the tissues are saturated with fluid, and the identification of a hole on the lower leg and its disappearance will tell you the presence of hidden edema.

The patient at the doctor's appointment must be told about all the medications that were taken, as they can cause swelling and fluid retention in the tissues. It is necessary to indicate whether there are problems with the kidneys and heart, how often edema occurs and how they are provoked.

Puffiness of various parts of the body occurs with excessive accumulation of fluid in the body. In many cases, it is enough to reduce water intake for improvement to occur. However, if the swelling does not go away, appears regularly or is present all the time, this may be a symptom of a serious illness.

In particular, swelling of the extremities often indicates the presence of a pathology of the kidneys, the cardiovascular system, the thyroid gland, etc. Therefore, it is important to consult a doctor in a timely manner and undergo an examination.

Today we will talk about this, we will name the possible causes of swelling of the body, the treatment is possible in this case. Consider traditional and folk methods of treatment:

Puffiness - causes

Heart failure is a common cause of leg swelling. In this case, there are other symptoms: edema increases in the evening, swelling is symmetrical, edema from varicose veins, use funds based on wormwood, arnica, chestnut fruits. From phytopreparations recommend: Ginkorfort or Antistaks.

Important!

Many women who suffer from edema take diuretics on their own to quickly get rid of excess fluid in the body.

However, you need to understand that most diuretics, for example, the popular, fast-acting Furosemide, together with the liquid, remove the microelements necessary for the normal functioning of the body, in particular: potassium and magnesium, without which the heart simply cannot work.

The state of internal organs and systems, muscles, bones, as well as hair, skin, and nails depends on many substances that are washed out by diuretics. Therefore, without a prescription from a doctor, such drugs should not be taken categorically.

Remember that swelling of the hands and feet is often a symptom of various diseases. Therefore, consulting a doctor is very important. You will have to undergo an examination that will help identify the disease and start treatment in a timely manner.

If the body swells, then change your lifestyle. Reduce the amount of salt, remove the salt shaker from the table, to which it reaches automatically. Eat fresh vegetables without salt. You'll like it. Lose weight. Learn to eat a quarter less than usual. Reduce the amount of fatty foods, they increase appetite. Go to healthy eating. Eliminate products with dyes and additives. Walk more. You will not only get rid of excess weight and swelling, but strengthen your health.

You can drink with friends or at home and wake up with a very puffy face. You can have a drink with a walk through the forest, and get up in the morning cheerful and cheerful. Try to replace the fun with the joy of knowing the life around you. A little patience. You will definitely like it!

What improvised means to reduce swelling under the eyes

You can remove severe swelling under the eyes with a mixture of finely chopped piece of parsley root mixed with tea leaves. Tea is suitable for both black and green. Apply the mixture under the eyes for 15-20 minutes, lie down. You can turn on calm music. Wash off the mixture with cooled tea leaves.

Prepare and use ice from the infusion of herbs against swelling under the eyes.

You can make ice for a couple of weeks at a time.

Prepare an infusion from sage, chamomile, rosemary, lime blossom, dill, green or black tea, or a mixture thereof. Grass or a mixture of herbs (a tablespoon) pour a glass of boiling water in a thermos or wrap. When the infusion has cooled, pour into molds for making ice cubes, then transfer to a closed container. In the morning, wipe the skin around the eyes or the entire face with ice (protects against the appearance of wrinkles).

What herbs and foods have diuretic properties

Nature has prepared for us more than 2000 diuretic herbs and products. Let's choose those that are always in the house or easy. You can prepare decoctions from individual herbs or make mixtures. Celery: seeds, herbs, root. Parsley: root, herbs, seeds. Dill: seeds and herbs. Parsnip: roots and greens. Flax seed. Birch - kidneys. Pine - buds. Asparagus - roots. Bay leaf - brew 5 leaves in a glass of water. Knotweed grass that grows near all paths. Creeping couch grass, roots - a resident of all gardens. Burdock - roots and leaves. Elder flowers.

Products with a diuretic effect

Blackcurrant - berries. Strawberries and strawberries are berries. Especially good for swelling caused by kidney disease. Watermelons - cleanse the kidneys and relieve swelling. Pumpkin juice is a very anti-edema remedy, plus it improves digestion and metabolism. Oatmeal, but not cereal, but normal cereal, which must be boiled or in a thermos. But swelling is significantly reduced. Add a spoonful of flax seeds to the porridge.

To reduce swelling, reduce the amount of salt and hot spices, replace them with herbs and roots: basil, ginger, thyme, oregano, rosemary. Dairy products and whey are useful.

And the most affordable product is potatoes "in uniform" or baked in their skins. Delicious, healthy and effectively relieves swelling. Just get carried away with pickles and herring under baked potato. Otherwise, the entire effect will be lost. You can make masks from peeled potatoes (only for five minutes). For a mask, you can mix mashed potatoes and pumpkin, then apply on your face for five minutes. Wash off with warm water.