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pedal edema is the accumulation of fluids in the lower extermities (feet, lower legs). it is frequently diagnosed as being symptomatic of congestive Heart disease or failure, but can also result as a side effect of certain drugs (nsaid's, ssri's, androgens, estrogens, oral contraceptives...), trauma, thrombophlebitis or deep vein thrombosis, among other things. treatment may involve use of diuretics, dietary changes/restrictions, and/or management of any underlying cause.
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What is the medical term meaning swelling of the lower extremities?
pedal edema
How does iron deficiency anemia cause pedal edema?
Low osmptic pressure
What are the signs of fluid volume excess?
pedal edema, hypertension, bonding pulse
Types of edema?
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.
What is discogenic marrow edema?
Discogenic edema is swelling (edema) of the vertebra in the spine (disc's).
What is the main term in pitting edema?
edema
If swelling surround the eye or eyes is known as what kind of edema?
periorbital edema.
Where is edema found?
edema is found in the interstitial fluid
What is Perifocal edema?
Perifocal edema is swelling of the brain tissue.
How do you get rid of orbital fat edema?
orbital fat edema
How do you treat reactive marrow edema?
How do you treat marrow edema
When was Gerard Edema born?
Gerard Edema was born in 1652.
