Malnutrition edema

Nutritional edema, also known as hypoproteinemia, is a special manifestation of nutritional deficiencies. Due to long-term negative nitrogen balance, plasma protein decreases, colloid osmotic pressure decreases, and systemic edema occurs feature. It is characterized by weight loss and weight loss before edema. Tissue slack and tissue pressure caused by reduced subcutaneous fat increase the edema of the edema fluid. Edema often spreads throughout the body from the feet. In terms of treatment, treating the cause and adjusting nutrition are performed simultaneously.

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