Nutritionist-endocrinologist Ekaterina Tolstikova listed the main causes of edema, explained how to solve this common problem and improve the health of the body.
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The doctor on her blog on Instagram spoke about a fairly common problem — edema syndrome. Edema — this is a general concept that means an increase in the content of interstitial fluid in organs, informs NBN.
According to the endocrinologist, edema can primarily be caused by an unbalanced diet — consuming large amounts of sugar, salt, protein and simple carbohydrates. Also, the cause may be disruption of the gastrointestinal tract and lymphatic system.
The doctor noted that, in addition, some inflammatory, autoimmune processes can influence the appearance of edema.
The nutritionist clarified that There are genetic diseases that cause disturbances in the lymphatic system, kidney function and cardiovascular system, resulting in edema. Therefore, it is important to do a thorough examination of the body and find the cause.
Tolstikova added that if swelling appears, but there is no high blood pressure or other symptoms, then the problem can be solved by adjusting your lifestyle and diet.
The doctor advises eating on a schedule and eating very slowly to get rid of non-critical swelling.
Experts previously explained why it is important not to skip the first meal and when to start breakfast.