What kind of edema cannot be dealt with at home, the doctor said Cardiologist Bystrova: you can deal with edema after bugs or salty foods at home 17:32

If a person notices swelling after eating salty foods, you can try to cope with it through diet and physical activity. For swelling caused by insect bites, you can take antihistamines. In other cases, it is better to consult a doctor, as swelling can be a sign of heart failure or vascular thrombosis. In this regard “Evening Moscow” – said Elena Bystrova, a general practitioner and cardiologist at the Nebolit network of medical centers.

“Cardiac edema due to heart failure usually begins in the ankles and feet and is accompanied by shortness of breath during normal activities. If this condition is not treated, edema can develop into ascites (increased abdominal volume) and anasarca (widespread edema throughout the body),” Bystrova warned.

Edema of the legs can also be associated with deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities. If you have ascending thrombophlebitis, which manifests itself as sudden unilateral swelling of the legs with a red “path” upwards, you should urgently consult a doctor. Unilateral swelling is possible due to inflammation in the joints or tendons.

“Facial swelling often occurs with angioedema, dental pathology and thyroid gland. Periorbital edema (in the eye area) may be due to kidney disease, and unilateral edema may be due to pathologies of the parotid gland,” the doctor added.

Formerly a doctor It has been saidHe said two tests would help rule out kidney problems related to edema.