Some netizens said that she could gain weight by drinking water, and asked how to improve her edema constitution.

I only know that there is edema, but I really don't know that there is edema constitution.

Edema is the fluid in the blood vessels oozing out of the blood vessels.

According to the location of edema, edema can be divided into eyelid and facial edema, lower limb edema, pleural effusion, ascites, pericardial effusion and visceral edema.

Common causes of edema include:

First, renal edema

1, nephritis edema:

Sodium excretion disorder, sodium accumulates in the body and causes sodium water retention and edema. More common in glomerulonephritis. It first appeared in loose tissues such as eyelids and face, often accompanied by high blood pressure.

2, nephrotic edema:

A large amount of proteinuria leads to excessive protein loss, low plasma protein, decreased osmotic pressure and water infiltration from blood vessels to blood vessels. Common in nephrotic syndrome, it first appears in low-lying parts such as lower limbs, often starting from the ankle.

Second, cardiogenic edema

The characteristic is that it first occurs in the drooping lower limbs, and in severe cases, ascites or pleural effusion may occur. The patient's inability to lie down is a major feature of cardiogenic edema, which is often accompanied by chest tightness, shortness of breath, cyanosis, palpitation, inability to lie down and jugular vein bulging.

Third, hepatogenic edema.

Seen in the late stage of liver cirrhosis or liver disease, protein's "manufacturing" ability decreases, protein content in blood is low, osmotic pressure decreases, and water permeates from blood vessels to blood vessels; In addition, after liver cirrhosis, abdominal venous reflux is blocked and edema occurs. It is characterized by obvious ascites, often accompanied by abdominal distension, abdominal pain, hepatomegaly, jaundice and abnormal liver function.

Fourth, malnutrition edema

Decreased nutrient absorption or excessive nutrient consumption of chronic diseases leads to protein deficiency, decreased plasma albumin and edema, so it is also called hypoproteineous edema. The manifestations are similar to those of nephrotic edema, but the edema is mild. Often accompanied by emaciation, weight loss is obvious.

Five, mucinous edema (hypothyroidism edema)

Characteristics of hypothyroidism. This kind of edema is obvious in appearance, but it will be dented when you press it with your fingers. Often accompanied by thick face, slow response, sparse eyebrows, tongue hypertrophy and so on.

Intransitive verb others

1, eating too salty, drinking too much water at the same time, or drinking a lot of beer can cause edema;

2, anemia, tissue hypoxia, edema;

3, some drugs, such as nifedipine tablets, can cause ankle edema.

Authors: Tianjin TEDA Hospital

Chief physician Li Qing, Department of Nephrology.