Results for: Edema
In Science

What is edema?

  Edema is swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues. Although edema can affect any part of your body, it's most commonly noticed in your hands, arms,… (MORE)
In Medical Fields

Can you get edema?

  The word edema means swelling.It is not something you GET,it is a symptom of something, many things, infection, brusing,inflamation.
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In Conditions and Diseases

What are the causes of edema?

Edema is swelling. It can affect the entire body or a specific part  of it. It is caused by inflammation and sometimes an injury. It is  the result of leaking blood vessels … (MORE)
In Conditions and Diseases

What is subchondral edema?

Related to bone condyles that have swelling beneath the surface. The condyles are the rounded lumpy bits at the end of long thin bones: finger bones (phalanges) or thigh (femu… (MORE)
In Medical Fields

Can edema be cured?

Yes, speak with a physician. Edema can be a sign of a more serious medical problem and there are medications that can help treat edema. Yes. Acupuncture. Speak with a Five-E… (MORE)
In Health

Is there a cure for edema?

Yes, there is a cure for edema. Lasix or Furosemide is a kind of  drug that intends to cure acute pulmonary edema and other edema  types that usually cause swelling. Furosem… (MORE)
In Medical Fields

What is idiopathic edema?

the edema in this condition become more of problem after the use of diuretics. the patient can develop edema as a rebound phenomena each time they discontinue diuretics. it is… (MORE)