Edema
Edema is a condition that develops when fluid leaks out of the body’s blood vessels or capillaries. The swelling is produced by the buildup of fluid in adjacent tissues in the body. The hands, arms, feet, ankles, and legs may be the first areas of the body where the symptoms of edema will likely appear; however, the condition may affect any part of the body.
Edema is the medical term for the swelling of the tissues that occurs after the liver disease has reached a more severe level. Albumin is a protein that prevents blood from seeping out of blood vessels. Albumin production might be hampered when the liver is affected by illness. A deficiency in this protein makes the blood more likely to leak, leading further to edema.
This occurs because faulty liver function impairs the body’s capacity to make and circulate proteins, resulting in swelling in the lower extremity. Because gravity naturally pulls the fluid to the lower body portions, circulation issues tend to emerge in these regions. Decreased renal function, which often occurs in conjunction with severe liver disease, is another factor that may contribute to or exacerbate fluid retention.
