Edema

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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, especially after mastectomy Some medicines Standing or walking a lot when the weather is warm To keep swelling down, your health care provider may recommend keeping your legs raised when sitting, wearing support stockings, limiting how much salt you eat, or taking a medicine called a diuretic - also called a water pill.

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DrOwl

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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, especially after mastectomy Some medicines Standing or walking a lot when the weather is warm To keep swelling down, your health care provider may recommend keeping your legs raised when sitting, wearing support stockings, limiting how much salt you eat, or taking a medicine called a diuretic - also called a water pill.

Edema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of edema — swelling caused by an excess of fluid in body tissues — as well as things you can do at home.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/edema/symptoms-causes/syc-20366493
Edema - Harvard Health
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…
https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/edema-a-to-z
Fluid Retention or Edema | Cancer.Net
Edema is swelling caused by the abnormal buildup of fluid in the body. The fluid collects under the skin within the tissues that are outside of the circulatory system. The circulatory system carries blood through the body.Edema is most common in the feet and legs. It can also occur in the hands, arms, face, and abdomen. When edema occurs in the abdomen, doctors call it
https://www.cancer.net/coping-with-cancer/physical-emotional-and-social-effects-cancer/managing-physical-side-effects/fluid-retention-or-edema
Swelling - Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders - Merck Manuals Consumer Version
Swelling is due to excess fluid in the tissues. The fluid is predominantly water.
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/heart-and-blood-vessel-disorders/symptoms-of-heart-and-blood-vessel-disorders/swelling
Edema: Types, Causes, Symptoms
"Edema" is the medical term for swelling. Body parts swell from injury or inflammation. It can affect a small area or the entire body.
https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-failure/edema-overview
Edema: Causes, When to Seek Help, and More
Edema is swelling that occurs from fluid retention. Read more on what causes it, when to seek emergency medical help, and how to treat it.
https://www.healthline.com/health/edema
Edema | Dropsy | MedlinePlus
Edema is swelling caused by fluid in your tissues. It can be anywhere in the body, but is often in the feet and legs. Learn the causes and treatments.
https://medlineplus.gov/edema.html
What to Do If You Have Edema | Everyday Health
Edema often occurs as the result of congestive heart failure. It can also be the result of medication, pregnancy, or another underlying condition, like kidney disease or cirrhosis of the liver.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/congestive-heart-failure/edema/
Edema - What You Need to Know
Care guide for Edema. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
https://www.drugs.com/cg/edema.html
Edema symptoms & causes in children | Boston Children's Hospital
Learn about Edema symptoms and causes from experts at Boston Children’s, ranked best Children’s Hospital by US News.
http://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions-and-treatments/conditions/e/edema/symptoms-and-causes

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Edema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of edema — swelling caused by an excess of fluid in body tissues — as well as things you can do at home.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/edema/symptoms-causes/syc-20366493
Edema - Harvard Health
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…
https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/edema-a-to-z
Fluid Retention or Edema | Cancer.Net
Edema is swelling caused by the abnormal buildup of fluid in the body. The fluid collects under the skin within the tissues that are outside of the circulatory system. The circulatory system carries blood through the body.Edema is most common in the feet and legs. It can also occur in the hands, arms, face, and abdomen. When edema occurs in the abdomen, doctors call it
https://www.cancer.net/coping-with-cancer/physical-emotional-and-social-effects-cancer/managing-physical-side-effects/fluid-retention-or-edema
Swelling - Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders - Merck Manuals Consumer Version
Swelling is due to excess fluid in the tissues. The fluid is predominantly water.
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/heart-and-blood-vessel-disorders/symptoms-of-heart-and-blood-vessel-disorders/swelling
Edema: Types, Causes, Symptoms
"Edema" is the medical term for swelling. Body parts swell from injury or inflammation. It can affect a small area or the entire body.
https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-failure/edema-overview
Edema: Causes, When to Seek Help, and More
Edema is swelling that occurs from fluid retention. Read more on what causes it, when to seek emergency medical help, and how to treat it.
https://www.healthline.com/health/edema
Edema | Dropsy | MedlinePlus
Edema is swelling caused by fluid in your tissues. It can be anywhere in the body, but is often in the feet and legs. Learn the causes and treatments.
https://medlineplus.gov/edema.html
What to Do If You Have Edema | Everyday Health
Edema often occurs as the result of congestive heart failure. It can also be the result of medication, pregnancy, or another underlying condition, like kidney disease or cirrhosis of the liver.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/congestive-heart-failure/edema/
Edema - What You Need to Know
Care guide for Edema. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
https://www.drugs.com/cg/edema.html
Edema symptoms & causes in children | Boston Children's Hospital
Learn about Edema symptoms and causes from experts at Boston Children’s, ranked best Children’s Hospital by US News.
http://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions-and-treatments/conditions/e/edema/symptoms-and-causes

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