Patient was educated on the measures to take for better management of edema as follows:
- Limit salt intake
- Low sodium in the blood leads to less fluid holding in the circulation and so, result in reduced pressure in the capillaries.
- This will lead to less amount of fluid filtered in the capillaries and consequently, reduces edema.
- Have a regular routine of exercise in your daily activity schedule.
- Regular exercise with effective muscle contractions with promote movement of blood within the circulation and prevents prolonged stagnation of fluid, especially in the extremities.
- Effective fluid drainage in the circulation prevents development of edema.
- Wear support stockings to contain edema in your limbs.
