Pastiness: types, causes, how to get rid of swelling, methods of treating swelling, can it be removed on your own

Pastosity is moderate swelling of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. The term comes from the Latin word pasta - “dough”. It is characterized by pallor of the skin, decreased elasticity and resembles the structure of dough upon palpation. It is a precursor to edema.

The symptom often causes aesthetic concerns. May be a transient problem and develop into fixed tissue swelling.

Local links in the development of pastiness

Pathogenesis has the same links as with edema. The difference lies in the degree of changes formed.

So what happens:

An increase in hydrostatic pressure in the capillaries, which leads to increased filtration of water from the cell into the intercellular space.
Reduced hydrostatic pressure in tissues. Increased release of fluid from the blood into the tissues.
Violation of osmotic balance with an increase in salts in the interstitial fluid, which attract water molecules from the cells.
An increase in water in the intercellular space due to a lack of proteins in the blood plasma, which retain water molecules in the bloodstream.
Increased permeability of the vascular wall, when fluid can easily leave the cells and enter the surrounding tissue.
Violation of lymph outflow.

How to get rid of it?

Doctors at the Quality of Life clinic will help you quickly and effectively remove fluid accumulation. During the diagnosis, the specialist will carefully listen to complaints, ask about pain, the nature of the pain, and the time of swelling. At the appointment, it is important to report any injuries, bruises, or previous surgical interventions. Experienced doctors at the clinic take into account the results of instrumental studies, laboratory and functional diagnostics - all this will help to understand the picture of the disease and evaluate its development over time. During the examination, the doctor evaluates the elasticity and mobility of the joints. Manual muscle testing is the basis of kinesiology. The method is aimed at testing the reaction of muscles during movement. It allows the specialist to direct the diagnosis in the right direction. The clinic’s doctors have in their arsenal not only diagnostic, but also correctional techniques, manual therapy and kinesiology: • structural is aimed at working with the spine, joints and muscular system; • visceral – to work with internal organs; • cranial – normalizes the micromobility of bones and spinal structures to normalize blood circulation and cerebrospinal fluid circulation.

Our doctors treat the body, not the symptom. In some cases, the accumulation of fluid goes away after the bones of the skull, organs, vertebrae and joints return to their anatomically correct position. This leads to strengthening of the immune and genitourinary systems, musculoskeletal system, heart and blood vessels.

Additionally, massage, physical therapy, and kinesio taping may be prescribed. For varicose veins, the patient may be advised to wear medical compression stockings. In combination with therapeutic physical training, knitwear activates the venous-muscular pump, the valves of the veins begin to close better, and the blood moves more efficiently to the heart. Compression clothing relieves symptoms of vascular diseases and improves the quality of life with varicose veins.

Lymphatic drainage can be prescribed both as a separate physiotherapeutic manipulation and as part of complex rehabilitation. After completing the course, lymph outflow is restored, tissue metabolism improves, and fluid accumulation is eliminated. As a result, the patient can get rid of several extra pounds. Depending on the doctor’s indications, different techniques may be selected - the effectiveness of each method depends on the individual characteristics of the patient. Osteopathic medicine, combining the principles of neurology, biomechanics, orthopedics, manual therapy and neurophysiology, is an effective method. Osteopathic correction is not aimed at temporary relief of symptoms, but at complete healing.

Causes of pastosity

There are two groups of causal factors.

Pathological conditions accompanied by sodium retention in the body:

liver cirrhosis (severe course with symptoms of portal hypertension);
kidney disease (impaired excretory function);
excess mineralocorticoids in the body, which contributes to the retention of sodium ions and water in the body;
taking medications (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids).

Decrease in protein (albumin fraction):

liver disease (protein synthesis is impaired);
nephrotic syndrome (protein is lost in the urine).

Clinical classification of pastiness

It is based on two principles: causal and organ.

Classification:

Heart. The contractile activity of the myocardium decreases and venous stagnation occurs. Gradually, the veins expand compensatoryly, and some of the blood enters the intercellular space.
Renal. A dual situation occurs: loss of protein and decrease in oncotic pressure. The fluid enters the surrounding tissues, the volume of circulating fluid decreases and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system turns on. All this leads to sodium and water retention, aggravating the edema syndrome.
Inflammatory. One of the components of the inflammatory reaction is tissue swelling due to local vasodilation and sweating of the liquid part of the blood with the formation of exudate.
Allergic. In response to contact with an allergen, mediators are released, which dilate blood vessels and increase their permeability. There is a release of fluid into the surrounding tissues.
Cachectic. Associated with protein deficiency in food. The albumin fraction retains water molecules in the bloodstream, and when they are deficient, the liquid enters the intercellular space. There is an expression “to swell from hunger”, which is appropriate in this case.
Endocrine. When thyroid hormones decrease, all types of metabolism slow down. Excess glycosaminoglycans accumulate in the skin, sodium and fluid retention occur. Specific swelling of the face (myxedema) occurs.

How to relieve pain

Traditional medicine treats excess fluid accumulation depending on the cause of its development. Treatment regimens often include • restriction of fluid intake; • reduction of salt and sodium in general; • taking diuretics. All of them have a lot of side effects. Diuretics, for example, can reduce the amount of potassium, which can negatively impact your heart function and make the problem worse.

Osteopathic medicine looks at this differently. The human body is an anatomically and functionally interconnected system. Fascial tissue, which covers all muscles, ligaments and nerves, provides a clear anatomical connection. This connection works at all levels of interaction between organs. An example of such a connection is the “transfer” of a spasm of the diaphragm to the liver, stomach or intestines, which is manifested by colic or constipation.

One of the principles of osteopathic medicine is that structure governs function and vice versa. It becomes more understandable if we consider the displacement of vertebrae or organs. A displaced vertebra (structure) disrupts the functions of nearby and distant parts, leading to excessive mobility and protective muscle spasms to eliminate it. There is a high risk that muscle spasm will compress the veins and tissue around the vertebrae, causing fluid to accumulate.

Osteopaths believe that the central nervous system is at the core of integration. The central nervous system suffers when blood flow, lymph outflow and movement of the bones of the skull are disrupted. These problems impair the functionality of the entire body.

Important points • fluid accumulation can occur as a result of generalized or local processes; • the key causes of generalized processes are heart failure, diseases of the heart or urinary system;

• in case of sudden recoil, you must immediately seek medical help; • fluid accumulation can occur in any area of the body, including the brain; • not all types of swelling are dangerous - sometimes the consequences can be caused only by the reasons for their appearance.

Osteopathic medicine treats the body as a whole. The specialist’s task is to eliminate the resulting spasms and displacements to activate self-healing resources.

Symptoms of pastiness

Pastiness is a symptom that can occur at any time of the day.

Pasty face in the morning. Associated with prolonged horizontal position and looseness of the subcutaneous tissue of the face. It is most often localized in the periorbital region. It gradually goes away, this is due to the transition to a vertical position and the gradual outflow of fluid. Pathological swelling of the face is observed in kidney diseases.

Pastiness in the evening. It is observed in heart failure in the form of gravitational pastosity of the lower extremities. The lower leg area loses its relief and, when pressure is applied to the skin, pits from the fingers remain.

What is body pastiness? It can be observed with excessive consumption of salt and water, during pregnancy, during the premenstrual period, with insomnia, and general fatigue. The fluid is distributed evenly, and the swelling goes away when the causative factors are eliminated.

Getting rid of skin puffiness

Swelling of the skin (pastiness) is a general swelling, which is accompanied by the appearance of an unhealthy color and pallor. On palpation, a characteristic “doughy” appearance of the tissues is noted. In mild cases, real swelling may not be observed (when pressure leaves “dents” in the skin). However, visually the person appears swollen.

Causes

The causes of swelling of the skin are fluid retention in the tissues, and this, in turn, can be provoked by a number of different reasons. If there is constant pastiness, doctors at the medical network recommend visiting specialists in order to exclude diseases of the cardiovascular and endocrine systems.

Edema can be associated with problems with the liver and kidneys, taking a number of medications, problems with the lymphatic system and venous insufficiency, allergic reactions, psychosomatic and neurological diseases. Cellulite, in fact, is also closely related to water retention in the body and swelling. Pastosity often appears during pregnancy as a consequence of hormonal changes.

Possible inconvenience and risk

The danger is not so much edema, but their possible cause - which is why it needs to be established. The pastiness itself negatively affects the appearance and general well-being - it can be accompanied by a feeling of weakness, fatigue, heaviness in the legs, and a feeling of “bursting” of the tissues. Since swelling usually increases in the evening, this causes problems with choosing comfortable clothes and shoes.

Methods for eliminating and treating swollen skin

To prevent swelling from appearing in the future, you should change your lifestyle - limit the amount of table salt, normalize fluid intake, and increase physical activity. And to solve an existing problem, the medical network will offer the following unique procedures.

Massage - manual, hardware, vacuum (Skintonik and LPG) is the best way to combat swelling, improves lymphatic drainage, increases blood flow, restores blood vessels and returns youth to the skin.
Wraps (osmotic weight loss) - the effect on the skin of special nutrients that can accelerate metabolic processes, remove excess fluid from the body, and increase the elasticity of the skin.
Mesotherapy is a targeted injection of special medicinal “cocktails” into the problem area that can improve lymphatic drainage and remove pastiness.
Pressotherapy - a unique compressed air massage solves several problems at once, including defeating cellulite and excess weight. But its main result is improved lymph flow, strengthening of blood vessels and increased tone.

If you have any questions, you can contact a specialist.

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Diagnosis of pastosity

There is a McClure-Aldrich test for increased tissue hydrophilicity. 0.2 ml of isotonic sodium chloride solution is injected intradermally. Normally, the formed blister resolves within an hour. The more pronounced the hydrophilicity of the tissues, the faster the swelling resolves.

To identify pathological conditions in the body, it is necessary to undergo a clinical minimum examination: blood and urine tests, ECG.

When these indicators change, the diagnostic search expands.

Treatment of pastosity

Treatment of the underlying disease that was the cause should be carried out taking into account the following recommendations:

Diet. It is necessary to limit the water load on the body. Monitor diuresis so that the amount of fluid drunk is equal to the amount of urine excreted. It is not recommended to drink liquid 3 hours before bedtime. Salt intake should be limited to 3 g/day.
Correct work and rest schedule. You need to get enough sleep. The pillow should be comfortable.
A massage that helps enhance lymph flow.
After a hard day of work, it is necessary to unload the lower limbs, giving them an elevated position. This improves venous blood flow.

Pastosity in medicine is about the pathology of vital organs. Early detection and treatment is necessary. It is a precursor to edema.