Peripheral Edema: Definition, Causes, and Treatment - Healthline
2018年6月25日 · Peripheral edema is swelling of your lower legs or hands. The cause may be simple, such as sitting for too long on a plane or standing for too long. Or it may involve a more serious...
Edema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年7月28日 · 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. Edema also can be a side effect of ...
Peripheral edema: Symptoms, causes, and treatment - Medical News Today
2023年7月7日 · Peripheral edema is a fluid buildup in the extremities, resulting in swelling. The swelling may accompany other symptoms depending on the underlying cause. Many conditions and...
Leg swelling Causes - Mayo Clinic
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. Leg swelling isn't always a sign of a heart or circulation problem.
Edema: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
2022年5月17日 · Edema is swelling caused by fluid trapped in your body’s tissues, most often in your feet and ankles. Your provider will test your edema by pressing their finger into the swollen area (pitting) to identify how much fluid is in your tissues (grade). What is edema? Edema is the medical term for swelling caused by fluid trapped in your body’s tissues.
Peripheral edema - Wikipedia
Peripheral edema is edema (accumulation of fluid causing swelling) in tissues perfused by the peripheral vascular system, usually in the lower limbs. In the most dependent parts of the body (those hanging distally), it may be called dependent edema.
Peripheral Edema - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年8月17日 · Peripheral edema is a common finding in daily medical practice, both in outpatient and inpatient settings. It can vary from benign conditions to serious medical conditions, including congestive heart failure, liver failure, and kidney failure.
Edema - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2023年7月28日 · For edema, some questions to ask might include: What are the possible causes of my symptoms? What tests do I need? How do I prepare for them? Is my condition long-lasting or temporary? What treatments, if any, do you recommend? I have other medical problems. How do I manage these conditions together?
Edema: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD
2024年8月2日 · Edema happens when your small blood vessels leak fluid into nearby tissues. That extra fluid builds up, which makes the tissue swell. It can happen almost anywhere in the body. Peripheral edema....
Peripheral Edema: Evaluation and Management in Primary Care
Edema is characterized by excess fluid accumulation in the interstitial compartment and occurs because of an imbalance of capillary hemodynamics as a result of one or more of the...