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Edema
Contributor: KathiG
Edema
Overview
What is edema?
Edema is a common disorder that occurs almost exclusively in women. It is characterized by salt retention in the absence of heart, kidney, or liver disease. The swelling (edema) may be episodic or persistent. Swelling of the face, hands, and feet develops rapidly, frequently accompanied by headache, irritability, and depression. Weight gain also occurs.
Symtoms
• swelling of body parts
Causes
• Heart Failure
• Anemia
• Kidney disease
• Low protein level in the blood
• Liver disease
• Malnutrition
• Starvation for longtime
• Thyroid disease
• Weak veins
• Medications
• Pregnancy
• Menstrual cycles
• Immobility
Sometimes even a healthy person can get edema but it gets cured automatically after some time. Heat and hot weather can also cause edema.
Treatment
Mustard oil
Mustard oil is an effective herb for edema. Take some warm mustard oil and rub it on the affected areas. Soak 2 teaspoons of mustard seeds in water and apply the solution to the affected areas. Apple cider vinegar helps to remove excess fluid in the body cells and cavities.
