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Health Issues Related to The Lymphatic System of Humans

10.8 Health Issues Related to The Human Lymphatic System
 
Introduction
  • Tissue fluid that is not returned to the blood circulatory system will accumulate in the intercellular space.
  • This will result in the swelling of the body tissues.
  • This condition is known as oedema.
  • Oedema may be caused by a number of factors such as pregnancy, prolonged bedridden, deficiency in plasma protein and parasitic infection.
 

This image is an infographic titled CAUSES OF ODEMA. It is divided into four sections, each explaining a different cause of oedema. The sections are: 1. Pregnancy: The body will produce more body fluid to fulfill the needs of a growing foetus. 2. Kekurangan Protein Plasma: Deficiency of albumin in the blood. 3. Pesakit Terlantar Untuk Tempoh Yang Lama: Paralysed or stroke patients with limited mobility can suffer from oedema in the legs. 4. Jangkitan Parasit: The parasite worm Brugia sp. infects the lymphatic vessel and prevents the flow of lymphatic fluid. The infected part, for example, leg

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Health Issues Related to The Lymphatic System of Humans

10.8 Health Issues Related to The Human Lymphatic System
 
Introduction
  • Tissue fluid that is not returned to the blood circulatory system will accumulate in the intercellular space.
  • This will result in the swelling of the body tissues.
  • This condition is known as oedema.
  • Oedema may be caused by a number of factors such as pregnancy, prolonged bedridden, deficiency in plasma protein and parasitic infection.
 

This image is an infographic titled CAUSES OF ODEMA. It is divided into four sections, each explaining a different cause of oedema. The sections are: 1. Pregnancy: The body will produce more body fluid to fulfill the needs of a growing foetus. 2. Kekurangan Protein Plasma: Deficiency of albumin in the blood. 3. Pesakit Terlantar Untuk Tempoh Yang Lama: Paralysed or stroke patients with limited mobility can suffer from oedema in the legs. 4. Jangkitan Parasit: The parasite worm Brugia sp. infects the lymphatic vessel and prevents the flow of lymphatic fluid. The infected part, for example, leg

The views expressed in the notes here are those of the contributor and don’t necessarily represent the views of pandai.
Chapter : Transportation in Humans and Animals
Topic : Health Issues Related to the Human Lymphatic System
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