Swelling - Membranous Nephropathy

Swelling occurs as the kidneys are less efficient in removing excessive water out of the body. The buildup of fluid can make tissues puffy and impressionable to the touch. Edema can be present in legs, feet, ankles or abdomen and can cause a feeling of tightness in extremities. Some people may gain weight after fluid buildups for long periods. Heavy fluid accumulation in the body may cause shortness of breath. The patients with swelling need to restrict their consumption of sodium. Remove fast foods, processed products and pickles from your diet. Those experiencing severe fluid retention of fluid may need to reduce the water they drink.