Edema
When there’s excess fluid trapped within a person’s body, a condition known as edema manifests. Pregnant women will always have edema as part of the process. Still, the condition can also come up due to medication or an underlying disease such as liver cirrhosis and other liver-related problems, kidney diseases, and congestive heart failure. Although edema can affect any part of the body, it usually appears in the ankles, legs, hands, arms, and feet.
Edema shows up as puffiness and swelling of the tissue underneath the skin, especially in the legs and arms. The swelling also causes the skin to look shiny and stretched, and a dimple typically shows up when the skin gets pressed for time. People with edema may also manifest an increased abdominal size from their usual appearance.
Edema can be a symptom of AFLD or NAFLD, and while it may disappear without medication, it is much better to ask for immediate medical advice. People mustn’t take the condition for granted, especially if they feel short of breath, have difficulty breathing, and experience acute chest pain. This could mean that the person may have contracted pulmonary edema secondary to AFLD or NAFLD.
