Edema Fluid Retention

About Edema Fluid Retention

Swelling and fluid retention bring people to DrTalks when cutting salt hasn't helped. Puffy ankles by the end of the day, rings that stop fitting, a heavy, bloated feeling in midlife, swelling on steroid medications, or puffiness that comes with fatigue are all things these experts see every day. These talks also go past the water itself. The videos connect swelling to a sluggish lymphatic system, kidney health, heart and blood pressure problems, shifting hormones in menopause, thyroid issues, medications, inflammation and sitting too much. You'll find conversations on the lymphatic system in midlife, early signs of kidney trouble, steroid side effects, and preeclampsia. Doctors, kidney specialists, lymphatic therapists and functional medicine practitioners explain what's actually going on, which tests are worth asking your provider about, from kidney and liver panels to inflammation and heart markers, and what helps, from daily movement and lymphatic drainage to breathwork, hydration, herbs and whole-food nutrition.