2023年7月28日 · Causes. Edema occurs when tiny blood vessels in the body, also known as capillaries, leak fluid. The fluid builds up in nearby tissues. The leak leads to swelling. Causes of mild cases of edema include: Sitting or staying in one position for too long. Eating too much salty food. Being premenstrual. Being pregnant.

2023年7月28日 · To understand the cause of your edema, a health care provider will do a physical exam and ask about your medical history. This might be enough to figure out the cause. Sometimes, diagnosis might require blood tests, ultrasound exams, vein studies or others.

2024年4月27日 · Leg swelling caused by fluid buildup in leg tissues is known as peripheral edema. It can be caused by a problem with how blood travels through the body. It also can be caused by a problem with the lymphatic system or the kidneys.

2012年12月19日 · Mild peripheral edema, without serious symptoms such as shortness of breath or high blood pressure, is usually the result of not-so-worrisome causes including: Too much salt consumption the previous day; Age — older age increases susceptibility to swollen legs; Being overweight; Standing or sitting for extended periods of time

2013年5月17日 · There are numerous causes of painless swelling of the legs (peripheral edema). If there are no other symptoms, mild leg swelling is relatively common and easily managed. But peripheral edema is sometimes associated with a more serious underlying disease, so it's important you see your doctor for a thorough exam and accurate diagnosis.

2017年12月26日 · Leg swelling caused by the retention of fluid in leg tissues is known as peripheral edema. Edema occurs when there’s a disruption in the way your body balances fluids. This causes fluids to leak out of tiny blood vessels and build up in surrounding tissues.

2022年5月27日 · The causes of pulmonary edema vary. Pulmonary edema falls into two categories, depending on where the problem starts. If a heart problem causes the pulmonary edema, it's called cardiogenic pulmonary edema. Most often, the fluid buildup in the lungs is due to a heart condition.

2005年9月10日 · Leg swelling is often caused by common things that are easy to identify and are not serious. Injury and standing or sitting for a long time. Sometimes leg swelling indicates a more serious problem, such as heart disease or a blood clot.

2024年11月6日 · Hydronephrosis happens when urine builds up in a kidney. Often, a blockage called an obstruction in the upper part of the urinary tract causes the buildup. Kidney swelling can result. This causes the part of the kidney called the renal pelvis to bulge, or become distended.

2022年11月24日 · Lymphedema refers to tissue swelling caused by an accumulation of protein-rich fluid that's usually drained through the body's lymphatic system. It most commonly affects the arms or legs, but can also occur in the chest wall, abdomen, neck and genitals.