A 32-year-old male Mexican immigrant presented with a history of worsening anasarca. The patient had initially been seen at our institution 5 months prior with generalized swelling and was started on prednisone for a nephrotic syndrome. [academic.oup.com]

Because of safety, ease of use, and the information provided, the most commonly used radiographic technique in patients presenting with renal disease is renal ultrasonography. [statpearls.com]

POEMS syndrome should be suspected in a patient presenting with peripheral neuropathy of unknown origin, refractory ascites or peripheral edema, and unexplained gynecomastia or organomegaly. [ajkd.org]

Often, if anasarca is present, it is a sign of severe organ damage or illness. Share on Pinterest Anasarca is a symptom of a condition, and may be diagnosed with a physical assessment. [medicalnewstoday.com]

• Swelling

  The patient had initially been seen at our institution 5 months prior with generalized swelling and was started on prednisone for a nephrotic syndrome. Approximately 4 days into the admission, the patient had significant abdominal pain. [academic.oup.com]

  The swelling is obvious, and the skin may look shiny and stretched. Sometimes, swelling is so extreme that a person has difficulty moving. Swelling can become so severe that fluid will leak out directly from the skin. This is known as weeping edema. [medicalnewstoday.com]

  Everyone experiences swelling in their bodies from time to time. It can occur due to: menstruation pregnancy medication diet dehydration overhydration injury another underlying medical condition This type of swelling is called edema. [healthline.com]

  Introduction Edema is defined as a palpable swelling on the body produced by expansion of the interstitial fluid volume. [statpearls.com]

• Pain

  Approximately 4 days into the admission, the patient had significant abdominal pain. An ascites culture was positive for Citrobacter freundii. Antibiotic treatment was initiated for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. [academic.oup.com]

  If you’re experiencing the above symptoms plus shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, or chest pain, seek emergency treatment immediately. These can be signs of pulmonary edema, which is a fluid buildup inside the lungs. [healthline.com]

  Two months later, the patient was admitted to the emergency department reporting pleuritic chest pain and dyspnea. Blood pressure was 110/70 mm Hg, and oxygen saturation was 94%. [ajkd.org]

  Signs of pulmonary edema include chest pain, shortness of breath, and coughing. A doctor can usually make a diagnosis of anasarca after a physical exam; and if the edema is severe, a doctor can often recognize it instantly. [medicalnewstoday.com]

• Lymphadenopathy

  Organomegaly including hepatosplenomegaly and lymphadenopathy is not seen here Back to article page [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

  Organomegaly (splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, or lymphadenopathy) 2. Extravascular volume overload (peripheral edema, ascites, or pleural effusion) 3. Endocrinopathy (adrenal, thyroida, pituitary, gonadal, parathyroid, pancreatica) 4. [ajkd.org]

• Lymphedema

  Primary lymphedema treatment involves complex decongestive physiotherapy, including manual lymphatic massage and multilayer bandages. [statpearls.com]

• Congestive Heart Failure

  Complications If left untreated, common complications include, but not limited to skin ulcerations, skin infections, dyspnea, congestive heart failure, and death. [statpearls.com]

• Sputum

  The infectious diseases service was consulted, and a sputum culture was performed. [academic.oup.com]

• Hemoptysis

  On hospital day 6, the patient was transferred to the intensive care unit due to worsening hypoxia and respiratory failure secondary to hemoptysis. [academic.oup.com]

• Abdominal Pain

  Approximately 4 days into the admission, the patient had significant abdominal pain. An ascites culture was positive for Citrobacter freundii. Antibiotic treatment was initiated for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. [academic.oup.com]

• Venous Insufficiency

  Dependent edema caused by venous insufficiency is more likely to improve with elevation and deteriorate with dependency. [statpearls.com]

• Thrombosis

  Acute onset of unexplained unilateral leg edema should raise the possibility of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). [statpearls.com]

• Hepatosplenomegaly

  Organomegaly including hepatosplenomegaly and lymphadenopathy is not seen here Back to article page [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

• Dyslipidemia

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• Colitis

  A chest and abdominal computed tomography scan showed extensive ground-glass opacities in both lungs (Figure 1) and diffuse colitis. The patient was intubated on day 7 and a bronchoscopy was performed identifying bloody secretions. [academic.oup.com]

Antibiotic treatment was initiated for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. On hospital day 6, the patient was transferred to the intensive care unit due to worsening hypoxia and respiratory failure secondary to hemoptysis. [academic.oup.com]

Home treatments The following home-care tips may also speed the treatment of your anasarca: Keep moving: Exercise can help pump excess fluid back to your heart. [healthline.com]

New advances in the diagnosis and treatment of POEMS syndrome. [ajkd.org]

Treatment includes daily hydration with emollients and short courses of topical steroid creams for the severely inflamed skin. [statpearls.com]

Recovery A doctor may recommend additional home treatments to speed recovery. Monitoring fluid and salt intake is important to prevent any swelling from getting worse. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Prognosis Prognosis of anasarca depends on the underlying etiology. Reversible causes may carry favorable outcomes, whereas irreversible etiologies and malignancies have a poor prognosis. [statpearls.com]

Prognosis Prognosis of anasarca depends on the underlying etiology. Reversible causes may carry favorable outcomes, whereas irreversible etiologies and malignancies have a poor prognosis. [statpearls.com]

Treating problems with the heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver early on is the best chance of preventing and controlling anasarca in many cases. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Local skin and wound care of venous ulcers is essential in preventing secondary cellulitis and dermatitis. [statpearls.com]

Following the treatment plan your doctor prescribes can help keep you healthy and prevent anasarca from reoccurring. [healthline.com]

In the following weeks, the patient developed paresthesias and progressive weakness in the upper and lower extremities, preventing ambulation. [ajkd.org]