Fluid Retention

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Reviewed September 2009

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Title:   Heart disease - enlarged heart
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   An enlarged heart is a symptom of an underlying disorder that is causing the heart to work harder than normal. Possible causes include coronary heart disease, cardiac ischaemia, high blood pressure, idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, heart valve disease or a previous heart attack. Another name for an enlarged heart is cardiomegaly. An enlarged heart may be asympomatic (have no symptoms). Possible symptoms include breathing problems, shortness of breath, dizziness, irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), heart palpitations or fluid retention.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Kidneys - nephrotic syndrome
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Nephrotic syndrome is a condition of the kidneys. It is usually caused by one of the diseases that damage the kidneys' filtering system, allowing protein to be filtered out into the urine (proteinuria). Symptoms include foamy and frothy urine, unexplained weight loss, oedema (fluid retention or swelling), muscle wasting, stomach pain and dizziness. Treatment includes medications and dietary changes.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Swollen ankles
Publisher:   The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Description:   If you are pregnant see chart 146 Swollen ankles in pregnancy For painful swelling of one or both ankles see chart 110 Painful joints Painless swelling of the ankles is most often caused by fluid accu
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Swollen ankles in pregnancy
Publisher:   The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Description:   Swollen ankles are very common in pregnancy particularly during hot weather or in the later stages of pregnancy when excess fluid tends to accumulate Mild swelling of the ankles is usually not a caus
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Fluid retention
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Fluid retention (oedema) occurs when fluid isn't removed from the body tissues, including the skin. Causes include the body's reaction to hot weather, a high salt intake, and the hormones associated with the menstrual cycle. Symptoms include swelling of body parts such as feet, hands and ankles, a feeling of stiffness or aching and weight fluctuations. Drinking lots of water will actually help fluid retention. Fluid retention may be a sign of disease including kidney disease, heart failure, chronic lung disease, arthritis or an allergic reaction.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents for treating cystoid macular oedema following cataract surgery
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Cystoid macular oedema (CMO) is the accumulation of fluid in the macula (central retina) due to leakage from capillaries. Clinically significant CMO following cataract surgery is a complication of unknown cause. Acute CMO, defined as oedema of less than...
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Short bowel syndrome
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Short bowel syndrome refers to the malabsorption of food nutrients due to disease or surgical removal of parts of the small intestine. Common causes of short bowel syndrome include Crohn's disease and necrotising enterocolitis. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, fluid retention, weight loss and fatigue.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Beta-2 receptor antagonists for acute traumatic brain injury
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Not all damage to the brain occurs at the moment of injury. The injury sustained at the moment of impact (primary brain injury) initiates a sequence of mechanisms which c...
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Side effects of hormone therapy
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Some women may experience nausea, fluid retention, breast enlargement and discomfort, particularly during the first few months of taking HT. Usually these symptoms fade over time as the body adjusts to the new levels of hormones.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Angioedema
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the treatment, symptoms and medication for Angioedema.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Pulmonary oedema
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of pulmonary oedema written by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Angioedema
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Angioedema is a condition in which small blood vessels leak fluid into the tissues, causing swelling. There is no known cure, but it may be possible to prevent the swelling with medications or occasionally diet. Allergy is a very rare cause of angioedema.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Compression stockings for preventing deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   In the last few years, there has been increasing interest in whether compression stockings (sometimes called 'flight socks') reduce the risk of DVT (blood clots in the legs) and other circulatory problems in airline passengers. The stockings are worn th...
Date:   Apr 2007
Title:   Interventions for varicose veins and leg oedema in pregnancy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Not enough evidence on treatments for varicose veins and leg oedema in pregnancy....
Date:   Nov 2006
Title:   Surgical decompression for cerebral oedema in acute ischaemic stroke
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   There is no evidence that surgery to relieve pressure on the brain improves outcome after massive stroke. About four-fifths of strokes are due to blockage of an artery in the brain. When the artery is blocked, part of the brain can be damaged, called a ...
Date:   Apr 2002
Title:   Treatment of urticaria
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Urticaria and angioedema can be caused by allergic and non-allergic mechanisms. While acute urticaria usually resolves quickly, chronic urticaria can persist for years.
Date:   Oct 2001
Title:   Urticaria and angioedema
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Hives (also known as urticaria or angioedema) look like mosquito bites. Although some unlucky individuals can have them every day for weeks, individual lumps usually disappear within minutes to hours. In most, hives are not due to allergy.
Date:   Feb 2001
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