congestion (redirected from venous congestion)

congestion /con·ges·tion/ (kon-jes´chun) abnormal accumulation of blood in a part.conges´tive

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hypostatic congestion  congestion of a dependent part of the body or an organ due to gravitational forces, as in venous insufficiency.

passive congestion  that due to lack of vital power or to obstruction of escape of blood from the part.

pulmonary congestion  engorgement of pulmonary vessels with transudation of fluid into the alveolar and interstitial spaces, seen in cardiac disease, infections, and certain injuries.

venous congestion  passive c.

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con·ges·tion (kn-jschn)

n.

The presence of an abnormal amount of fluid in a vessel or organ; especially excessive accumulation of blood, due either to increased afflux or to obstruction of return flow.

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congestion

[kənjes′chən]

Etymology: L, congerere, to accumulate

an abnormal accumulation of fluid in an organ or body area. The fluid is often mucus, but it may be bile or blood.

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congestion,

n See hyperemia.

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congestion

abnormal accumulation of blood in a part.

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pulmonary congestion

see pulmonary congestion.

udder congestion

see udder edema.

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splenomegaly

Enlarged spleen Enlargement of spleen for any reason, which is usually a manifestation of underlying disease; the only specific finding in splenomegaly is dragging sensation in the upper right quadrant; megalic spleens may reach 4.0+ kg–eg, in agnogenic myeloid metaplasia

Splenomegaly

Congestion Cirrhosis, CHF, thrombosis of portal or splenic veins

Infection

• Bacteria Brucellosis, infective carditis agents, syphilis, TB, typhoid fever

• Fungi Histoplasmosis

• Parasites Echinococcosis, leishmaniasis, malaria, schistosomiasis, toxoplasmosis, trypanosomiasis

• Viruses CMV, EBV

Inflammatory/immune-related Rheumatoid arthritis, SLE

Hematopoietic disease/Lymphoid function

• Malignant Leukemias, eg ALL, CLL, myeloproliferative disorders–eg agnogenic myeloid metaplasia, CML, multiple myeloma, polycythemia vera; lymphomas–Hodgkin's disease, NHL

• Nonmalignant Hemolytic anemia, histiocytosis, ITP

Storage diseases Gaucher's disease, mucopolysaccharidosis, Niemann-Pick disease

Etc Amyloidosis, cysts, hypersplenism, metastases, primary tumors

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Patient discussion about venous congestion.

Q. I have a nostral congestion Problem. How can I can get rid of It? Normally, I am always suffering from nostral congestion problem. Normally it happens when i expose to a cold air, moisture, some strong smell and ecetra.

A. I have this problem also. I discovered the best invention in the world...It's called a neti pot. You fill it with warm salt water and pour it down one nostril and it comes out the other side flushing all irritants and mucus away. I was very skeptical when I was introduced to this but it does work. No more sinus infections no more dry cough and constant sneezing. It's worth a shot. You can buy them on the web just Google it. They aern't that expensive and it saved me a bundle in Dr. bills,

Q. What Is the Treatment for Congestive Heart Failure? My mother is 76 years ols and has been suffering from a heart disease for many years. Lately she has developed congestive heart failure. How is this situation treated?

A. The treatment of CHF focuses on treating the symptoms and signs of CHF and preventing the progression of disease. If there is a reversible cause of the heart failure (an infection, alcohol consumption, anemia, arrhythmia, or hypertension), that should be addressed as well. Treatments include exercise, eating healthy foods, reduction in salty foods, and abstinence from smoking and drinking alcohol.

Q. what is "pulmonary edema" and what are the risks? my Dr. told me I'm in a risk group for pulmonary edema, he tried to explain what it is but i didn't understand fully...if someone may give me a brief explanation- I'll appreciate it!

A. pulmonary edema occurs when, lets say, your heart left ventricle stops working properly and your right ventricle works fine. that means your lungs getting lets presume- 1 liter of blood -but your left ventricle can pump out of it only 990 ml. that means you have high blood pressure in your lungs and fluid comes out of blood vessels and fills your lungs, making it harder and harder breathing.