Vízmegtartásban

Vízmegtartásban is a form from the Hungarian noun vízmegtartás (water retention) combined with the inessive suffix -ban, meaning “in water retention.” In this grammatical sense it denotes being in the state or condition of retaining water. The expression is used in medical discussions to describe fluid accumulation in the body as well as in general language to indicate swelling or puffiness caused by excess fluid.

Linguistic notes: The inessive case -ban marks location or state, so vízmegtartásban functions as a circumstance adverbial phrase such as “in water retention” or “in the state of fluid retention.” It commonly appears with verbs like van, szenved, vagy előfordul, to express a state rather than a mere event.

Medical usage: In medicine, vízmegtartásban typically refers to edema, the accumulation of interstitial fluid due to imbalances between capillary filtration, plasma oncotic pressure, and lymphatic drainage. Common causes include heart failure, liver disease (cirrhosis), kidney disease, hormonal influences (aldosterone, antidiuretic hormone), certain medications, and high salt intake. Symptoms commonly include swelling of the ankles, legs, abdomen, weight gain, and a feeling of fullness.

Diagnosis and management: Diagnosis relies on clinical examination, medical history, and laboratory tests of kidney and liver function, electrolytes, and sometimes imaging. Management targets the underlying cause, salt restriction, and may involve diuretics, lifestyle changes, and compression therapy when appropriate.

Related terms: vízvisszatartás, edema, fluid balance.