Why may sodium control be advised in a patient with edema?
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Correct answer: Sodium may be linked with water retention
Sodium influences fluid balance, and excessive intake can contribute to water retention in some conditions, making edema worse. Sodium restriction is therefore sometimes included in treatment for selected heart, kidney, liver, or other disorders. It is not appropriate to impose the same limit on everyone; the cause of edema, blood pressure, medicines, and medical advice must guide the plan.
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Sodium may be linked with water retention
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Sodium influences fluid balance, and excessive intake can contribute to water retention in some conditions, making edema worse. Sodium restriction is therefore sometimes included in treatment for selected heart, kidney, liver, or other disorders. It is not appropriate to impose the same limit on everyone; the cause of edema, blood pressure, medicines, and medical advice must guide the plan.
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This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
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