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Bookmark or Share- Leg swelling Causes - Mayo ClinicLeg swelling isn't always a sign of a heart or circulation problem. You can have swelling due to fluid buildup simply from being overweight, being inactive, sitting or standing for a long time, or wearing tight stockings or jeans. Factors related to fluid buildup include: Acute kidney failure; Cardiomyopathy (problem with the heart muscle ...
- Edema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicEdema is swelling caused by too much fluid trapped in the body's tissues. Edema can affect any part of the body. But it's more likely to show up in the legs and feet. Medicines and pregnancy can cause edema. It also can be the result of a disease, such as congestive heart failure, kidney disease, venous insufficiency or cirrhosis of the liver.
- Edema: Types, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, & More - HealthSwelling occurs when fluid from the small blood vessels leaks into the tissues and builds up. This causes the skin to appear puffy and shiny. Edema usually occurs in the feet, ankles, and...
- Edema: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland ClinicOverview. 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?
- Swelling: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaSwelling is the enlargement of organs, skin, or other body parts. It is caused by a buildup of fluid in the tissues. The extra fluid can lead to a rapid increase in weight over a short period of time (days to weeks). Swelling can occur all over the body (generalized) or only in one part of the body (localized). Considerations.
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