Bailey R R
N Z Med J. 1977 Feb 23;85(582):129-32.
The clinical details of ten women with idiopathic oedema are presented and one is discussed in detail. The condition is characterised by an excessive diurnal weight gain with the development of peripheral oedema when the patient is in the upright position. Treatment is frequently unsatisfactory but should include, a full explanation, weight reduction, moderate sodium restriction, psychiatric assessment, no smoking and avoidance of prolonged standing. If this approach fails the smallest effective dose of a mild diuretic agent may be prescribed during an episode of fluid retention.
本文介绍了10例特发性水肿女性患者的临床细节，并详细讨论了其中1例。该病症的特征是日间体重过度增加，患者站立时会出现外周水肿。治疗往往不尽人意，但应包括充分解释、减轻体重、适度限制钠摄入、进行精神评估、戒烟以及避免长时间站立。如果这种方法无效，在液体潴留发作期间可开具最小有效剂量的温和利尿剂。
