Edema Hungry

What is hunger edema?

Hunger edema is a syndrome that is associated with an imbalance of water and electrolyte balance in the body. It occurs when there is a lack of nutrition caused by prolonged dieting or fasting. In most cases, this condition develops in people who suffer from various types of dystrophy. However, swelling can be caused by other reasons - a long period after surgery, trauma, hyperglycemia syndrome, etc.

The syndrome is characterized by the appearance of swelling in the face, legs, arms and other parts of the body. In this case, there may be loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, weakness and other symptoms associated with a general deterioration in health.

Causes of occurrence An important reason for the development of hunger edema are: consumption of extremely small portions of food over a long period of time; abuse of hot food; insulin resistance disease, which leads to impaired tissue sensitivity to insulin; surgical intervention; severe infection. Other causes: changes in the digestive tract, kidney problems, endocrine diseases, malnutrition and starvation.

If you notice symptoms of edema or want to prevent its occurrence, it is better to contact a specialist and get advice. In a medical facility, you will be able to select an individual diet, receive treatment, and also support your body with vitamins and microelements.