Edema
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Content medically reviewed byDr. Karthikeya T MMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInWhat is Edema?Treatment optionsNutritional adviceHow is this diagnosed?CausesCausesCaused when tiny blood vessels, called capillaries, leak fluid. The retention of fluid in the affected tissues results in swelling. The reasons could beSedentary lifestylePregnancyPremenstrual symptomsInjuryCertain medicationsIt could be a symptom of underlying diseases such as kidney problems, heart failure, protein deficiencyRisk factors include:Pregnancy - body tends to retain more sodium and water than usual as required by fetus and placenta, this can lead to edemaThe medications used for high blood pressureNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsCertain hormone therapies Caused when tiny blood vessels, called capillaries, leak fluid. The retention of fluid in the affected tissues results in swelling. The reasons could be Sedentary lifestyle Pregnancy Premenstrual symptoms Injury Certain medications It could be a symptom of underlying diseases such as kidney problems, heart failure, protein deficiency Risk factors include: Pregnancy - body tends to retain more sodium and water than usual as required by fetus and placenta, this can lead to edema The medications used for high blood pressure Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Certain hormone therapies Swelling of the affected area like legs, abdomen or arms Skin feels stretched Retains a dimple or pit on the skin when pressed for few seconds Abdominal swelling -in a condition called Ascites Shortness of breath - in case of pulmonary edema Difficulty in walking Stiffness Stretched skin, which can become itchy and uncomfortable Increased risk of infection in the swollen area Decreased elasticity of arteries, veins, joints and muscles Increased risk of skin ulcers
Caused when tiny blood vessels, called capillaries, leak fluid. The retention of fluid in the affected tissues results in swelling. The reasons could be
Sedentary lifestyle
Pregnancy
Premenstrual symptoms
Injury
Certain medications
It could be a symptom of underlying diseases such as kidney problems, heart failure, protein deficiency
Risk factors include:
Pregnancy - body tends to retain more sodium and water than usual as required by fetus and placenta, this can lead to edema
The medications used for high blood pressure
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Certain hormone therapies
Swelling of the affected area like legs, abdomen or arms
Skin feels stretched
Retains a dimple or pit on the skin when pressed for few seconds
Abdominal swelling -in a condition called Ascites
Shortness of breath - in case of pulmonary edema
Difficulty in walking
Stiffness
Stretched skin, which can become itchy and uncomfortable
Increased risk of infection in the swollen area
Decreased elasticity of arteries, veins, joints and muscles
Increased risk of skin ulcers
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