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.
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.
Pretibial edema is the medical term for swelling around the tibia.
Edema of the legs is usually not life-threatening, and the prognosis is generally excellent. However, if left untreated, edema can lead to serious complications, such as infections, deep vein thrombosis, and skin breakdown
Harold Daintree Johnson has written: 'The swollen leg' -- subject(s): Blood Vessels, Blood-vessels, Diseases, Edema, Leg, Surgery
Cardiac edema is caused by heart failure leading to fluid accumulation in the lungs or extremities, while renal edema is due to impaired kidney function resulting in fluid retention throughout the body. Cardiac edema often presents with shortness of breath and swollen ankles, while renal edema can manifest as generalized swelling and decreased urine output. Treatment for cardiac edema focuses on managing heart failure, while renal edema requires addressing the underlying kidney dysfunction.
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.
Edema is the medical term for swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in body tissues. There are several types of edema, including peripheral edema (swelling in the extremities), pulmonary edema (fluid accumulation in the lungs), cerebral edema (swelling in the brain), and macular edema (swelling in the retina of the eye). Each type of edema can have different causes and treatments, depending on the underlying condition.
Discogenic edema is swelling (edema) of the vertebra in the spine (disc's).
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It sounds like edema. The following link will have some information pertaining to the above mentioned - you will want to have this checked as it can be the cause of an underlying condition. http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Lower-leg-edema.htm http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Foot-leg-and-ankle-swelling.htm
edema is found in the interstitial fluid