Edema

Question 1

Physiology of edema?

Answer 1

Abnormal fluid accumulation in the interstitium due to an imbalance in fluid homeostasis

Question 2

What are the types of edema? (4)

Answer 2

Peripheral, anasarca, periorbital, and internal

Question 3

Describe peripheral edema
- can be what two kinds?

Answer 3

Swelling of lower legs, ankles and feet
- pitting or non pitting

Question 4

What is anasarca?

Answer 4

Extreme generalized peripheral edema

Question 5

Describe periorbital edema
-Also commonly associated with what pathology?

Answer 5

Edema around the eyes
- Nephrotic syndrome

Question 6

Describe kinds of internal edema

Answer 6

Interstitial pulmonary edema, cerebral edema, ascites, and pleural effusion

Question 7

What is ascites?

Answer 7

Abnormal fluid buildup in peritoneal cavity

Question 8

Treatment of edema?

Answer 8

Treat underlying causes

Question 9

What is lymph edema caused by?

Answer 9

Lymphatic obstruction

Question 10

Etiology of lymph edema:
-primary
-secondary

Answer 10

-primary: congenital Anomaly, characteristic of turner syndrome
-secondary: tumors, operations, inflammation, trauma, radiation, and elephantiasis

Question 11

Treatment of lymph edema?

Answer 11

Manual lymphatic drainage or surgery