Disruptions in water balance can occur in conditions such as cerebral edema, where fluid accumulation results in increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Aquaporins (AQPs) are transmembrane proteins ...

Within a day, his neurological condition markedly deteriorated and he fell into a coma. Anoxic Encephalopathy (Diffuse Cerebral Edema): Axial CT scans, day 1. Note the diffuse cerebral edema, most ...

“The gout symptoms such as acute swelling/pain and erythema [redness] are typically much more severe,” says Dr. Seligman. “This is much different than chronic weakness or swelling.” Seeking medical ...