Introduction At least 40% of pregnant women experience shoulder pain during pregnancy. This is one of the most common discomforts experienced during this time due to massive changes in the entire body. This discomfort may include a pulling sensation that wakes you up at night, pain radiating to the neck, or pain accompanied by symptoms…
Introduction Oedema is a medical term that describes swelling caused by small blood vessels leaking fluid into nearby tissues.Pitting edema occurs when the swollen skin is pressed with a finger, forming a pit. Non-pitting edema occurs when the swollen area is pressed but does not form a pit in the skin. What is edema? Oedema…
What is a Cerebral Edema? Cerebral edema develops when fluid accumulates around the brain, increasing intracranial pressure. Symptoms may include headaches, nausea, dizziness, and more. Swelling or inflammation is a normal response to injury. Edema, or swelling caused by trapped fluid, can occur anywhere in the body. If oedema develops in the brain, it can lead…
Introduction Periorbital edema refers to swelling around the eyes. The area surrounding the eyes is known as the eye socket or eye orbit. People sometimes call this condition periorbital puffiness or puffy eyes. Periorbital edema can affect either one or both eyes at once. Continue reading to learn more about periorbital edema, including its symptoms…
Introduction Edema is a condition in which the body’s fluids accumulate abnormally. Edema is most commonly seen in the feet and ankles, where swelling is more noticeable due to gravity. Edema is commonly caused by prolonged standing or sitting, pregnancy, being overweight, or ageing. Painless edema in the ankles and feet is a common issue,…
What is a Diabetic Macular Edema? Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a diabetes complication. People combined with type 1 or type 2 diabetes might get DME. DME occurs when excess fluid accumulates in the eye’s macula. The macula helps us focus and see fine details. It is located in the centre of the retina, the…
What is a Swimming-Induced Pulmonary Eedema? Swimming-induced pulmonary oedema (SIPE) is a form of pulmonary oedema that develops throughout surface or underwater swimming, causing the buildup of fluid in the lungs without water aspiration and pulmonary oedema-related symptoms. Blood fluids leak excessively from the lungs’ small vessels (pulmonary capillaries) into the alveoli. SIPE is typically…
What is a Suprascapular Nerve Entrapment? Suprascapular nerve entrapment is a painful diseased condition of the shoulder characterized by traction damage to the suprascapular nerve, which causes shoulder pain. Though it is uncommon, it can be caused by excessive nerve deviation, such as during sports that require frequent overhead positioning of the arms. Suprascapular neuropathy,…
Introduction Take a contrast bath, drink diuretic tea, drink plenty of water throughout the day, and raise your legs to relieve foot oedema. These methods improve blood and lymphatic circulation, promote venous return, promote fluid elimination, and relieve oedema in the feet and ankles. Oedema ankles can occur as a result of normal ageing, pregnancy,…
Introduction Pitting oedema occurs when fluids accumulate and cause swelling, usually in the lower body. Edoema is referred to as “pitting” when there is enough swelling to cause a “pit” when pressing on the affected area. Non-pitting oedema does not leave a mark and is typically caused by fluids with a high protein and salt…
