Question

Mrs F’s blood work has come back and shows that she has low plasma osmolarity and decreased levels of plasma proteins and plasma K+. The doctor says, " this explains her edema!" How are plasma proteins related to edema?

Answer 1

Answer:Plasma proteins help in increasing the overall oncotic pressure in blood vessels.. It implies that it helps in making fluids in the vessels to remain in the vessel.. When there is low plasma oncotic pressure fluids move from the vessel to the tissues causing oedema