Edemais 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, caus...
I stopped my menstruation a year ago. I started black strap,and apple cider vinegar 1 month ago because my ankles were swollen, and redness was going up my legs. The apple cider and blackstrap did get rid of my swollen legs. I started a light period after 1 year of not having one. ...
5 weeks later was again uneventful, but 2 weeks later she began to have difficulty in emptying her bladder, with a poor stream and a sense of incomplete emptying. At the same time she noticed redness and firmness at the initial skin test site on her arm, which had previously been benign...
Swelling (edema) happens when fluid accumulates in the body’s tissues. Being swollen can happen anywhere in the body, but it commonly occurs in the lower legs, abdomen, chest (in or around the lungs), and hands. Being swollen can be a symptom of many different conditions, some of which...
The objective of this study was to investigate clinical manifestations of lower extremity edema (LEE) in early ovarian cancer. Patients with early ovarian cancer who underwent staging surgery between January 2001 and December 2010. Medical records for LE
Lower Limbs On examination, the lower limbs should preferably be exposed to the groin region. Privacy needs to be addressed, and patient consent is mandatory. The limbs should be examined for any obvious deformities, swelling, and signs of inflammation such as redness. Gentle pressure over bony ...
Venous insufficiency is a problem localized to the legs, ankles, and feet. One leg may be more affected than the other (asymmetrical edema). In contrast, systemic diseases that are associated with fluid retention generally cause the same amount of lower extremity edema in both legs and can als...
Your health care professional can diagnose spider veins and varicose veins by closely examining the affected areas, which are usually on the legs. The exam will consist of a visual inspection and palpation of (pressing) the areas of concern. Special attention will be given to areas of redness,...