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Edema in CKD: How Diuretics, Salt Restriction, and Compression Therapy Work Together
By Celia Rawdon
Edema in CKD: How Diuretics, Salt Restriction, and Compression Therapy Work Together

Edema in chronic kidney disease is caused by fluid buildup due to impaired sodium removal. Managing it requires a three-part approach: strict salt restriction, carefully dosed diuretics, and compression therapy to reduce swelling and prevent complications.