Doctors spoke about the causes of edema and ways to combat them

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Recently, patients' complaints about fluid retention in the body have become more frequent, so doctors had to analyze the situation and find a way to deal with this phenomenon.

Water is the main component of the human body. It is found in blood, bones, muscles and fat. Special hormones are responsible for regulating the water level in the body, and excess moisture is excreted with urine, thanks to the kidneys. When the system does not eliminate excess fluid, edema appears.

Most often, water accumulates in the body as a result of impaired functioning of the kidneys, lymphatic system, and heart. Reduced physical activity can also be the cause. The kidneys are the body's filter, and excess fluid complicates their work.

Doctors recommend reducing the amount of salty food, checking the level of B vitamins and diagnosing the thyroid gland. Walking is a mandatory therapy for edema, which improves blood circulation in the legs.