Edema is swelling of both legs from a buildup of extra fluid. Edema has many possible causes:Prolonged standing or sitting, especially in hot weather, can cause excess fluid to accumulate in the feet, ankles and lower legs. Tiny valves inside the veins of the legs can become weakened, ...
Peripheral edema is the accumulation of excess fluid in the tissues, particularly in the feet and legs. Although peripheral edema is often a manifestation of underlying systemic diseases, including...
Edema means swelling caused by fluid in your body's tissues. It usually occurs in the feet, ankles and legs, but it can involve your entire body. Causes of edema include Eating too much salt Sunburn Heart failure Kidney disease Liver problems from cirrhosis Pregnancy Problems with lymph nodes...
Edema is most commonly seen in the legs, feet, ankles and it can even affect other body parts. Edema is a side effect in many medications. The article presents information on the types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of edema.E. Aslesha...
The information provided here is about edema in the legs and feet (pitting or peripheral edema); however, other forms of edema are typically named depending on what part of the body is affected. Cerebral edemais an accumulation of excess fluid in the brain. ...
Edema is swelling that is triggered by extra fluid which has become trapped in the tissues of the body. While this swelling can affect any area of the body, it is most normally seen in the arms, hands, ankles, legs and feet.Edema may be the effect of any underlying medical problem, ...
As left ventricular failure becomes more severe, or during isolated right ventricular failure, blood backs up into the systemic venous circulation. This elevates venous pressures and capillary hydrostatic pressures, which can lead to edema, especially in the feet and legs. Sometimes fluid will ...
Edema happens when your small blood vessels leak fluid into nearby tissues. That extra fluid builds up, which makes the tissue swell. It can happen almost anywhere in the body. Types of Edema Peripheral edema.This usually affects the legs, feet, and ankles, but it can also happen in the ...
Pitting edema is a type of swelling that occurs when excess fluid accumulates in the tissues of the body, especially the legs, feet and ankles. When you press on the swollen area, it leaves a dent or a pit that may take some time to disappear....
2.BotanyA condition of plants characterized by blisterlike swellings on the leaves or other parts, caused by an accumulation of water. [Middle Englishydema, from Greekoidēma,a swelling, fromoidein,to swell.] e·dem′a·tous(ĭ-dĕm′ə-təs)adj. ...