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The key here is figuring out WHY the person has leg edema. If due to injury (minor), probably not unless it would get infected and turn into a spiral of downward misfortune leading to sepsis (most likely without treatment). If however only one leg is swollen, it could be a blood clot - is it red, painful, sore to touch? If so, it needs to be checked out - could move to lung and cause pulmonary embolism which can be deadly. If both legs are edematous, mainly at lower leg/ankle area, could be caused from heart failure - which in fact is something else that needs to be checked out (probably nothing that needs treatment immediately unless there is shortness of breath involved). Always good to use rule of thumb "if in doubt, check it out". If either of the later of the two (pulmonary embolus/congestive heart failure) are likely - meaning if the person has a history of issues with either respiratory or cardiac system, they should not hesitate to make their physician aware of the leg edema. Hope this helps!
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What is Leg edema?
Lower leg edema is swelling via distribution of water. Edema can be caused by trauma that releases proteins into neighboring extracellular space, thereby recruiting water from the environment.
What is lower leg edema?
Lower leg edema is swelling via distribution of water. Edema can be caused by trauma that releases proteins into neighboring extracellular space, thereby recruiting water from the environment.
When did Gerard Edema die?
Gerard Edema died in 1700.
What is the medical term meaning swelling in the leg?
Pretibial edema is the medical term for swelling around the tibia.
The difference between cardiac and renal edema?
Renal edema starts in the face and cardiac edema starts in the dependent areas like the leg and feet. These are the key points in distinguishing the two.
What has the author Harold Daintree Johnson written?
Harold Daintree Johnson has written: 'The swollen leg' -- subject(s): Blood Vessels, Blood-vessels, Diseases, Edema, Leg, Surgery
Types of edema?
There are 6 types of edema. Generalized edema, skin edema, peripheral edema, corneal edema, cerebral edema, pulmonary edema, myxedema and lymphedema.
How did Anton LaVey die?
Pulmonary edema on January 22 1997
What is Soft tissue edema in distal fibula?
Basically, it means that the outside or lateral portion of the lower leg above the ankle is swollen.
What would you see physically in a person who has blocked lymph vessels?
edema
What is bipedal edema?
this is a condiation in which both the legs of a person appear swollen. it may be due to several factors such as pure right sided heart failure, congestive heart failure, kindney disease, hypoalbuminemia reulting from liver disease or even pregnancy. Unilateral pedal edema is swelling of only one leg and is usually the result of venous or lymphatic obstruction.
What are cures for weeping leg edema?
Weeping edema of the legs is characterized by extreme swelling, pain, and secretion of fluid from the pores. Some possible treatment options include diuretics, potassium, or heart medication to help the body regulate fluids.
