Edema

Macular edema

Macular edema is a condition of fluid build-up (edema) in the macula of the eye. The macula is an extremely important component of the eye that is located in the retina; it contains an abundant amount of cones, which are the photoreceptors that allow the eye to respond to various colors. It only makes sense […]

Water retention remedies

Water always seems so harmless. It is see through, so it isn’t hiding anything; it is virtually tasteless, so there is no evil aftertaste waiting to spring up on you; it is available for free from your tap, so it is accessible; you use it for everything—from drinking to cooking, washing to bathing—water is always […]

Pulmonary edema

Pulmonary edema is a condition in which excess fluid collects in the air sacs of the lungs. This fluid makes it very difficult to breathe and can lead to serious complications. In many cases, pulmonary edema is caused by heart problems, but there can be other issues behind this condition, such as medication, pneumonia, being […]

Edema treatment

Edema is the word used to describe water retention in the body’s tissues. This condition can be mild or very severe. Edema is very common in lots of people but the degree of severity can be very different from person to person. There are several different causes of water retention. Sometimes a medical problem like […]