MarcaineÂ® injections are used for the treatment of pelvic pain in women. The. cause of the pain is not always known but it can occur after a surgery, vaginal. delivery, or other trauma. The injection numbs the pelvic area to stop the nerve. signals that cause the pain. Even after the numbing effects of the injection have.
Reducing the amount of alcohol and consuming more water can be used to help pitting edema. The optimal amount of water to drink on a daily basis is 8 â 10 normal size glasses. This amount can stave of dehydration in warmer weather and also helps the body to function correctly by keeping its fluids at the right levels.
In patients with cirrhosis, ascites is treated with paracentesis and spironolactone. Dihydropyridine-induced edema can be treated with an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or angiotensin-receptor blocker. Lymphedema occurs when a protein-rich fluid accumulates in the interstitium. Compression garments and range-of-motion exercises may be helpful in patients with this condition. Edema is a frequently encountered problem in clinical practice, but effective treatment of this condition is a relatively recent development.