Edema and Ascites treatment Posted: 12-18-07 23:04pm
Edema is an atypical accumulation of fluid
in the ISF leading to tissue swelling and
it can be caused by any event that steps
up the flow of fluid out of the blood or
hinders its return. Therefore, without
considering the dehydration and
hypotension problems, can a doctor treat a
patient with ascites, pleural effusion, or
pericardial effusion by merely restricting
the salt and water intake ( without
therapeutic paracentesis ) ?
can ascites result from excess water
intake and reduced water loss?
