Harriet Vane Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 If someone were hospitalized for a week, on constant IV that whole time, and that person swelled all over with IV-induced edema (confirmed by drs as the reason for the swelling), how long does it take for the edema to dissipate? Assuming the patient is still quite ill, spending time either in bed or in a chair, with short walks across the room throughout the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 If the person has poor circulation, it might not go away without the help of diuretics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink&bluemommy Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 It takes me about a week after the ivs I've had during childbirth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applethyme Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Depends on the condition of the person. If the body is in ok shape it can clear in a week or so. If in poor shape it may not go down without pharmacological intervention. For others this becomes their new normal because the body has found that it can shunt extra fluids to those places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Agree with Jean and Applethyme ,is the person still in the hospital? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Agree with Jean and Applethyme ,is the person still in the hospital? The patient is home, in stable and improving condition though still quite ill. Recovery is expected to take 1-3 weeks, so currently this person is in bed, or sitting in a chair, or taking a short walk across the room from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Are they elevating the affected limbs? If there is insufficient circulation to pull the fluid away, then they need to make gravity work for them. Drink lots so that they will pee it out. Lower salt intake. But make sure none of my advice contradicts any instructions from the doctor for their particular health issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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