In common, dropsy of the abdomen is usually called ascites. In fact, this is not even a full-fledged disease, but only a manifestation of the pathology of some organs (liver, heart or kidneys). As a rule, with ascites, edema appears, which can reach very large sizes. Many people think this ailment is not that comical, but rather does not exist in the modern world. Indeed, it is very unusual and rare, but still ascites is very real, and there is nothing funny in it, since treatment can take a lot of time, as well as strength and, of course, nerves.
In general, dropsy of the abdomen is notable for the fact that excess fluid begins to accumulate in the abdominal cavity with it, which cannot independently leave the body. In seventy-five percent of cases, this is due to cirrhosis, ten percent due to various malignant neoplasms, and only five percent due to heart failure. Very often, ascites patients need a liver transplant.
Dropsy of the abdomen can be classified in different ways:
1. According to the content, which may be:
- sterile;
- spontaneous;
- infected.
2. By how effective drug therapy is, dropsy of the abdomen can be:
- amenable to;
- refractory (non-refractory).
3. The basis of the classification can be taken the amount of liquid, which happens:
- significant;
- moderate;
- small.
Dropsy of the abdomen: symptoms
With ascites, the abdomen increases very much. When the patient takes a horizontal position, his stomach becomes in shape like a frog. A person begins to feel constant fatigue, which is not caused by anything, his breathing is difficult, there is a strong shortness of breath. People who have dropsy of the abdomen, walking, as a rule, very, very difficult. Also, her symptom is a sharp increase in weight.
Dropsy of the abdomen: treatment
From the foregoing, it can be understood that vodka appears in a person not by itself, but because of some other disease. This means that dropsy of the abdomen can be eliminated along with its underlying cause. In most cases, this works, however, symptoms that have already manifested will have to be disposed of separately anyway.
In general, when treating, it is worth restricting yourself in the fluid. It is recommended to take diuretics, which can remove all unnecessary fluid from the body. In especially severe cases, surgical intervention is acceptable. This refers to a puncture of the abdominal cavity, which will allow water to leave the body very quickly.
Dropsy of the abdomen: folk remedies for treatment and prevention.
- in this case, regular use of a cucumber decoction with honey can help;
- it is recommended to eat all kinds of dairy products;
- as an excellent diuretic, a parsley decoction can be used;
- you should not drink a lot of fluid, not only when dropsy of the abdomen is detected, but also when there is a predisposition to it;
- traditional medicine for the prevention of this ailment advises daily to use jam made from carrots;
- Thirst with dropsy can be quenched by taking a little wine vinegar. The recommended dose is one tablespoon. You need to take this vinegar up to three times a day, but not more;
- Dropsy can quickly pass if you take inside the infusion of ordinary heather (from its branches).
In general, it is worth noting that traditional medicine knows a lot of miraculous remedies for dropsy of the abdomen, which means that it will always be possible to choose the one that suits you in the best way. However, you should not get carried away, and in the absence of a result or complications, you should immediately abandon such treatment and consult a professional doctor.