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What causes pediatric edema?
Extreme, long-term protein deficiency. Inadequate lymphatic system (network of vessels that carries a clear fluid called lymph from the tissues into the blood) Kidney damage. Kidney disease.
How is pediatric edema treated?
Usually, severe edema in children is treated with intravenous (IV) albumin and diuretics, which is appropriate for VC patients. However, in VE patients, this can precipitate fluid overload.
What are signs of edema?
Signs of edema include:
- Swelling or puffiness of the tissue directly under your skin, especially in your legs or arms.
- Stretched or shiny skin.
- Skin that retains a dimple (pits), after being pressed for several seconds.
- Increased abdominal size.
How do you treat edema?
Treatment of edema includes several components: treatment of the underlying cause (if possible), reducing the amount of salt (sodium) in your diet, and, in many cases, use of a medication called a diuretic to eliminate excess fluid. Using compression stockings and elevating the legs may also be recommended.
How do you treat edema in the legs?
What is Pediatric inflammatory Syndrome Covid?
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a condition where different body parts can become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, or gastrointestinal organs.
What medicine treats edema?
More-severe edema may be treated with drugs that help your body expel excess fluid in the form of urine (diuretics). One of the most common diuretics is furosemide (Lasix). However, your doctor will determine whether these types of medications are a good option for you based on your personal medical history.
What is pediatric multisystem inflammatory?
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a condition where different body parts can become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, or gastrointestinal organs. We do not yet know what causes MIS-C.