The era is also known as the period of the Ten Kingdoms (Shiguo) because 10 regimes dominated separate regions of South China during the same period. The first of the five dynasties was the Hou (Later) Liang, which was established by the rebel leader Zhu Wen after he usurped the Tang throne in 907. Zhu was murdered by his own son in 912, and the Hou Liang was overthrown by one of its generals, Zhuangzong (personal name Li Cunxu), who established the Hou (Later) Tang dynasty in 923.
The face, abdomen, feet and ankle also swell. Water retention in the hands will cause the fingers to swell and become tender to touch. Aside from swelling, pain and stiff joints may be felt. Prying a ring out from the finger is usually difficult. Water retention in the body, particularly in the hands can be caused by: 1  Fluctuations of hormones. 2  Pregnant women and menstruating women usually experience hormonal imbalance which retains excess water in the body. In menstruating women, edema usually occurs one week prior to their menstruation.  Too much salt intake.
The fluid tends to accumulate in the hands and feet because it travels downwards. If you experience swelling in your feet after drinking alcoholic beverages, consult with your health care provider immediately as it may be a symptom of liver damage. Initially, alcohol acts like a diuretic, which can cause dehydration.The salty snack that you might consume while drinking alcohol may also contribute to swelling in hands. Long-term alcohol drinking may cause severe and dangerous fluid retention in the abdomen, known as ascites.f you drink excessively, you might develop a much more severe type of fluid retention, known as ascites. This condition is caused by cirrhosis of the liver. While the ascitic fluid usually develops in the abdomen, it may also cause swelling in the legs and feet.