How to treat cardiogenic edema

summary

In fact, the diet of patients with cardiogenic edema needs great attention, especially the intake of salt. Salt is not only edible salt or salty food, but also all sauces, pickles or drinks with high sodium content. Should eat more fruits and vegetables (rich in potassium), because sodium and insulin will retain water in the body, and the role of potassium in the body is to expel water. So how to treat cardiogenic edema.

How to treat cardiogenic edema

First: avoid standing and sitting for a long time; when at home or at work, get up and walk at intervals. Before going to sleep, raise your feet above your heart.

Second: the law of life, do not overwork. Regular exercise; do foot muscle pump exercise frequently to prevent and eliminate leg swelling.

Third: don't wear too tight clothing, especially jeans that will be tight at the hips and thighs, corsets, waist and other clothing that will cause increased abdominal pressure.

matters needing attention

Urine loss, heavy limbs, weight gain, and then gradually lower limb and systemic edema. It starts from the sagging part of the body, and gradually develops into systemic edema with right heart failure and other symptoms and signs of elevated venous pressure, such as palpitation, asthma, jugular vein distention, hepatomegaly, even pleural effusion and ascites.