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Swelling of lower extremities is called in very old books "dropsy", and is called in modern medicine "edema", or simply "retaining water". It can have a large number of causes, but one of the most common, especially in the elderly, is coronary insufficiency - your heart is not working as hard as it should. But I stress what I said above: It can have a number of different causes. If you have developed it, see your doctor.
Colby Leffler
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What is elephantigo?
Elephantigo is when your face is swollen and disfigured. Elephantiasis is a rare, tropical infection by parasitic worms that causes, after the course of a few years, unusual and extreme swelling in the extremities.
What is the medical term meaning swelling of the lower extremities?
pedal edema
What is the medical term meaning swelling of the extremities?
Acrocyanosis means blue extremities.cyanosisAcral cyanosis
Abruptly stopping intense exercise causes blood to pool in the lower extremities?
Abruptly stopping aerobic activity can cause blood pooling in your lower extremities or making you feel lightheaded.
What causes swelling of the chest?
causes by our sweat glands.
What skeletal disorder causes pain stiffness and swelling of joints?
Arthritis causes pain, stiffness and swelling of joints.
What is decreased lymphatic drainage?
Lymphedema:Lymphedema is a condition characterized by swelling in one or more extremities that results from impaired flow of the lymphatic system.
What causes tongue swelling?
Dehydration
Does abruptly stopping intense exercise causes blood to pool in the lower extremities?
yes
Does Abruptly stopping intense exercise causes blood to pool in the upper extremities?
Yes.
What causes swelling of the head in bovines?
encephalitis.
What are lip swelling causes?
allergic reaction
