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Health Issues Related to the Human Lymphatic System
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Health Issues Related to the Human Lymphatic System
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Our feet become swollen if we sit down too long.
The effect of accumulation of tissue fluid in intercellular space
Oedema
Tissue fluid that is not returned to the blood circulatory system will accumulate and result in the swelling of the body tissues.
Oedema due to deficiency in plasma protein
Deficiency of albumin in the blood.
Oedema due to pregnancy
The body will produce more tissue fluids to meet the needs of the growing fetus.
Oedema in prolonged bedridden patient
Paralysed or stroke patients with limited mobility can suffer from oedema in the legs.
Oedema due to parasitic infection
Parasitic worms transmitted through mosquito bites can infect lymphatic vessels and block the flow of lymph fluid.
Condition of oedema
Swelling or accumulation of fluid
Oedema complication
Unable or difficult to move, changes in the skin in the swollen area and easy to get fungal infections
Prevention of oedema
Place a pillow under the feet when lying down, this will reduce the swelling of the feet due to fluid accumulation
Parts are likely to be swollen due to oedema
Can affect any part of body, it may be notice more in your hands, arms, feet, ankles and legs
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