Guidelines

Why does it feel like there is fluid in my head?

Why does it feel like there is fluid in my head?

Hydrocephalus, also called water in the brain, is a condition where there is an abnormal build up of CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) in the cavities (ventricles) of the brain. The build-up is often caused by an obstruction that prevents proper fluid drainage.

What is leg lymphedema?

Lymphedema refers to tissue swelling caused by an accumulation of protein-rich fluid that’s usually drained through the body’s lymphatic system. It most commonly affects the arms or legs, but can also occur in the chest wall, abdomen, neck and genitals.

How does lymphedema feel?

Common signs and symptoms of lymphedema can include: Swelling in part of the body (such as your breast, chest, shoulder, arm, or leg) Skin feeling tight or hard, changing in texture, looking red, or feeling hot. New aching, tingling, numbness, or other discomfort in the area.

Can Covid cause fluid on the brain?

Researchers at the University of California San Francisco found abnormalities in the cerebrospinal fluid — the clear, colorless liquid that’s found in the brain and spinal cord — of 10 of 13 people who were infected with COVID and had thinking problems.

How do you drain fluid from your legs?

Lifestyle and home remedies

  1. Movement. Moving and using the muscles in the part of your body affected by edema, especially your legs, may help pump the excess fluid back toward your heart.
  2. Elevation.
  3. Massage.
  4. Compression.
  5. Protection.
  6. Reduce salt intake.

Can you feel lymph fluid?

Along the lymph vessels are small, bean-shaped lymph glands. You might be able to feel these in your neck, under your arm and in your groin. But they are also throughout the body including the chest, abdomen and pelvis. The lymphatic system carries a colourless liquid called lymph.

Can you feel a brain tumor on your scalp?

As I’ve said to Shola, brain tumours can rarely be felt because they are inside our skulls, so your lumps are very unlikely indeed to be brain tumours, but I can understand how lumps on your head and awful headaches has caused you this worry.