9.1 types of oedema

types of oedema

pulmonary oedema

lymphoedema oedema

pitting + non pitting oedema

pulmonary oedema

the build of of fluid in the interstitial spaces of the lungs specifically in the capillaries and alveoli

pulmonary oedema often rsults from heart failure

where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively causing fluid to keane intot he lung

lymphoedema

occurs when the plyphatic system in impaired elading to build up of fluid in interstitial space

lymphoedema can occurs from

infections

surgical removal of lymph nodes

or congestital issues

pitting oedema

occurs when an indentation remains in the affected area after applying pressure its typicalled caused by excess water retention

non pitting oedema

associated with conditions like thyroid or lymphatic disorders where the swelling is composed of not just water but also proteins and salts

cerebral oedema

fluid accumulatin in the brain often occuring after trauma stroke or infections

idiopathic oedemia

oedema without a known cause often affecting women

oncotic oedema

occurs due to low elvels of plasma proteins like albumin commonly seen in malnutrition or lvier disease leading to fluid accumulation