After the death of Queen Elizabeth III, on September 6, King Carlos III has been in the spotlight since his arrival on the throne of the monarchy, not only because of the new role he represents, he has also attracted the attention of thousands of people on social networks due to the great swelling of their hands. Read here: 5 tips to live as long and as healthy as Queen Elizabeth II
The monarch has attended various public events such as the swearing-in of the monarchy and other ceremonies… The swelling of his hands is so noticeable that users of social networks have made their own theories regarding what might be happening with his Health.
King Carlos III has circulation problems, fluid retention and severe arthritis which is reflected in his hands.
That’s why he asked for the inkwell to be moved, he can’t make fine motor movements, look at it as a struggle to sign.
— Diego Zarraga (@diegozarraga)
September 10, 2022
Those hands look too swollen. I don’t know if I’m wrong, but I also think they must hurt a lot because of the way they look.
What has the health of King Carlos III? pic.twitter.com/N2Yyqbm3Od
— January (@vid_january)
September 11, 2022
The Carlos III has fluid retention in his hands that I don’t know regarding, eh…
— Tata Ogg?? (@OggGytha)
September 10, 2022
One of the most outstanding comments was that of a well-known Mexican doctor, Dr. Alejandro Macías, who spoke regarding it and warned that the successor of Elizabeth II might suffer from arthritis or liver failure, representing kidney and liver problems. liver. It may interest you: This is what happens when you resist the urge to urinate
“In the ceremonies, the edema (swelling) of Carlos III’s hands has drawn attention. It is speculated that he may suffer from arthritis or failure of the liver, kidneys or heart. Actually it is not something new, it had already been shown in previous years”, Macías mentioned.
In the ceremonies, the edema (swelling) of the hands of Carlos III has drawn attention. It is speculated that he may suffer from arthritis or failure of the liver, kidneys or heart. Actually it is not something new, it had already been shown in previous years. https://t.co/G1RGVAXlpu pic.twitter.com/ZqNVDxHjGn
– Alejandro Macias (@doctormacias)
September 11, 2022
Although the inflammation that the King presents is barely being noticed by some, it is not the first time that the subject has been talked regarding, because in 2012, while making a series of visits to Australia, he joked regarding his hands saying “sausage fingers”.
Gareth Nye, a scientist from England, explained to NewsWeek magazine that the monarch’s health problem may be due to fluid retention.
“Edema is a condition where the body begins to retain fluid in the extremities, usually the legs and ankles, but also the fingers, causing them to swell. To see if this is the cause, the swollen area should be pressed for regarding 15 seconds, which would cause a depression in the area”, detailed the professional. Read: The drinks you should avoid to prevent kidney stones
Gareth Nye, a scientist from England, explained to NewsWeek magazine that the monarch’s health problem may be due to fluid retention.
Then you will ask yourself: what is fluid retention and what is it due to? Here we explain it.
What is?
From MedLine Plus, the online information service of the US National Library of Medicine, they explain how this condition affects:
Fluid retention or edema is swelling caused by the accumulation of fluid in the body’s tissues. It usually occurs in the feet, ankles, and legs, but can affect the entire body.
To reduce swelling, your specialist may recommend keeping your legs elevated when you sit (if edema occurs in that area), wearing elastic stockings, limiting salt intake, or taking medications called diuretics. Also read: Ministry of Health guidelines to prevent kidney disease
Causes
These are some of the factors that increase the risk of edema, according to MedLine:
– Consume too much salt.
– Sun burns.
– Heart failure.
– Kidney diseases.
– Liver problems due to cirrhosis.
– Pregnancy.
– Problems with the lymph nodes, especially following a mastectomy.
– Some medicines.
– Standing or sitting for a long time in hot weather.
