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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 the medical term meaning swelling in the leg?
Pretibial edema is the medical term for swelling around the tibia.
You have swelling in the right lower leg without pain?
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
Icd 9 code for bilateral lower extremity edema?
If the etiology of this edema is not mentioned, then 782.3 will do.
What is Soft tissue edema in distal fibula?
Soft tissue edema in the distal fibula refers to swelling of the soft tissue around the lower end of the fibula bone. This can occur due to trauma, injury, inflammation, or underlying medical conditions. It is important to identify the cause of the edema and address it accordingly to prevent further complications.
What is the life expectancy of someone with weeping leg edema?
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
What is the medical term meaning swelling of the lower extremities?
pedal edema
What is the scientific name of the lower leg called?
The scientific name for the lower leg is the "crus" or "leg proper."
What are the two lower legs?
In anatomical terms, the lower leg is referred to simply as the "leg." The two bones of the lower leg are the tibia and fibula.
What are the risks when the lower heart chambers are not functioning properly?
If the inferior chambers the left or the right ventricles is not pumping effectively edema can develop. When thinking of edema think of the blood flow in reverse. If the left ventricle is not pumping effectively there will be a build up in the left atria, the pulmonary veins, and the lungs this is known as pulmonary edema. When the right ventricle is not pumping effectively there will be a build up in the superior and inferior vena cava as a result of this build of a persons leg will be very swollen this is known as peripheral edema. I hope this helps
What are sequential compression devices used for?
Sequential compression devices are used to limit the number of Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT and Peripheral Edema in immobile patients. It is used to stop patients' blood from pooling in the calf area of the lower leg.
Bone found in the lower leg?
The bone found in the lower leg is called the fibula. It is one of the two bones in the lower leg, along with the tibia. The fibula is smaller and thinner than the tibia and mainly assists with providing stability and support to the lower leg.
