What is sleep hygiene? Sleep hygiene is a variety of different practices and habits that are necessary to have good nighttime sleep quality and full daytime alertness. Why is it important to practice good sleep hygiene? Obtaining healthy sleep is important for both physical and mental health.
Fluid retention in the abdominal cavity, or more correctly the peritoneal cavity, is known as ascites. It is a medical condition that needs to be assessed, treated and managed appropriately. Most causes of ascites are related to liver conditions like cirrhosis, hepatitis and other liver diseases including liver cancer.
When the body retains salt it also holds on to fluid and thereby may cause some oedema. A possible cause of fluid retention often overlooked by people and difficult to diagnose is due to binge eating alternating with strict dieting. This can cause intermittent fluid retention.Mild swelling of the feet, hands, tummy (abdomen), breasts and face may occur.lthough there is no cure for idiopathic oedema, having a healthy diet which is low in salt can make a real difference. Support stockings and regular exercise are also beneficial. Oedema is the medical term for fluid retention. Idiopathic is a term which means unknown cause.