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	Edema (Pitting and Non-Pitting Edema) Causes, Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Treatment on MedicineNet.com
		Edema most commonly occurs in the feet and legs, where it is referred to as peripheral edema.
		In non-pitting edema, which usually affects the legs or arms, pressure that is applied to the skin does not result in a persistent indentation.
		Another cause of non-pitting edema of the legs is called pretibial myxedema, which is a swelling over the shin that occurs in some patients with hyperthyroidism.
	www.medicinenet.com /edema/article.htm (970 words)

	Edema Summary
		Edema may occur in a single leg because of blood clots, which cause pooling of fluid; weakened veins that allow blood to gather; inflammatory diseases such as gout or arthritis; lymphedema (blocked lymph channels that prevent proper draining); and tumors that compress leg vessels and lymph channels.
		Edema (BE: oedema, formerly known as dropsy or hydropsy) is swelling of any organ or tissue due to accumulation of excess fluid, without an increase of the number of cells in the affected tissue.
		Edema without a modifier usually refers to peripheral or dependent edema, the accumulation of fluid in the parts of the body that are most affected by gravity.
	www.bookrags.com /Edema (1222 words)

	Edema - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Edema (American English) or oedema (British English), formerly known as dropsy or hydropsy, is swelling of any organ or tissue due to accumulation of excess lymph fluid, without an increase of the number of cells in the affected tissue.
		Edema without a modifier usually refers to peripheral or dependent edema, the accumulation of fluid in the parts of the body that are most affected by gravity.
		Edema in plants is the extended swelling in plant organs caused primarily by an excessive accumulation of water.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Edema (562 words)

	edema. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		Edema of the ankles and lower legs (in ambulatory patients) is characteristic of congestive heart failure, but it can accompany other conditions, including obesity, diseased leg veins, kidney disease, cirrhosis of the liver, anemia, and severe malnutrition.
		Edema is the result of venous ulceration, which is often caused by an increase in tissue pressure (increased fluid within the tissue) because of increased capillary permeability.
		Appendage edema is often treated by bandaging the area to relieve pressure on the skin and decrease venous pressure.
	www.bartleby.com /65/ed/edema.html (323 words)

	Floriculture: Fact Sheets: Greenhouse Management: Edema
		Edema (oedema) is not a disease like a bacterium, or a virus and it is not transmittable from one plant to another.
		Edema is a physiological problem occurring mainly on ivy geraniums but is also found on sweet potato vine (ipomoea), begonias, cacti, ferns, palms, pansy, cleome and cole crop vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower.
		Edema, is a bursting of the cell walls on the underside of the leaf.
	www.umass.edu /umext/floriculture/fact_sheets/greenhouse_management/edema.htm (853 words)

	Edema -- familydoctor.org
		Edema (say: eh-dee-mah) is swelling or puffiness of parts of the body.
		Edema usually happens in the feet, ankles and legs.
		The only way to treat edema is to treat the condition that is causing it.
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	Edema -- Clinical Methods -- NCBI Bookshelf
		Edema in a single extremity suggests local obstruction to venous or lymphatic drainage, whereas generalized edema (anasarca) is more typical of glomerulonephritis, the nephrotic syndrome, and congestive heart failure.
		Refeeding edema, which sometimes complicates administration of calories to malnourished individuals, is probably due to insulin-mediated sodium retention.
		Whereas peripheral edema follows dyspnea by months to years when the initial lesion is in the left heart or the lungs, the two symptoms often appear simultaneously in diffuse cardiomyopathies.
	www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov /bookshelf/br.fcgi?book=cm&part=A863 (2457 words)

	Edema (Dropsy) - healing with herbs, vitamins and minerals.
		Edema can also be caused by sluggish and impaired veins or lymphatic vessels, this can be alleviated through supplementation using the vitamin C along with plant based natural substances called bioflavonoids.
		Ledum is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of individuals afflicted by edema where swelling and tenderness are observed in the ankles and soles of the feet, the swelling is generally confined to the lower extremities.
		Pulsatilla is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of individuals afflicted with edema where the symptoms may include swelling in the regions of the hands the knees and the ankles or feet, in general the swelling may affect all the areas of the extremities on the human body.
	www.herbs2000.com /disorders/edema.htm (2856 words)

	GP03 - EDEMA
		Edema (oedema, corky scab) is a common, noninfectious disease of many herbaceous and some woody plants grown outdoors and in greenhouses.
		Edema may be caused by any agent that stimulates an abnormal increase in the size and number of a group of inner cells.
		Edema can be induced by (1) spraying with some chemicals such as ammoniacal copper carbonate in an oil emulsion, (2) injuries resulting from wind-blown sand particles and sucking insects, (3) high light intensity (over 2000 foot-candles) for ivy geraniums, and (4) accumulation of water in the intercellular spaces.
	www.ces.ncsu.edu /depts/pp/notes/oldnotes/gp3.htm (801 words)

	Symptoms and Treatment for Edema
		Unless edema is clearly due to minor trauma, it should never be treated until the underlying cause has been properly diagnosed by a healthcare professional.
		When edema is present, pressure on the skin, such as from the elastic band on socks, may leave an indentation that is slow to disappear.
		Edema of the abdomen, called ascites, may be a sign of serious underlying disease and must be immediately evaluated by a doctor.
	www.evitamins.com /healthnotes.asp?ContentID=1210002 (1422 words)

	Edema
		Edema can occur as a result of gravity, especially from sitting or standing in one place for too long.
		Edema is treated according to the underlying condition causing it.
		For example, if edema is caused by either of the lung diseases emphysema or chronic bronchitis, quitting smoking would be advised if the patient smokes.
	clevelandclinic.org /health/health-info/docs/3900/3934.asp?index=12564 (574 words)

	Edema
		Venous insufficiency — A common cause of peripheral edema in clinical practice is venous insufficiency, one cause of which is a syndrome that may occur after an episode of venous blood clots (called deep vein thrombosis).
		In this case, the edema is usually limited to the lower extremities (feet or ankles) and may affect only one side (the left or right); other conditions that cause edema usually cause swelling of both extremities.
		TREATMENT — Treatment of edema is directed at the underlying cause; this may be done by removing the excess fluid with diuretics, elevating the legs, or using compression stockings.
	www.uptodate.com /patients/content/topic.do?topicKey=kidn_dis/4639 (2022 words)

	MedlinePlus: Edema
		The primary NIH organization for research on Edema is the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
		Edema means swelling caused by fluid in your body's tissues.
		Article: Rapidly reversible myocardial edema in patients with acromegaly: assessment with...
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/edema.html (196 words)

	MedFriendly.com: Edema
		Edema is an abnormal build up of too much watery fluid in the cells, tissues, and or openings inside the body.
		Edema can also be caused by certain medications that act on the kidneys and cause too much salt to build up.
		Edema is usually present in the lower part of the body, such as the legs, ankles, and lower back because the force of gravity pulls the liquid downward.
	www.medfriendly.com /edema.html (1701 words)

	EDEMA
		Edema (uh-DEE-muh) is swelling caused by the buildup of abnormal amounts of fluid in your body.
		Edema caused by medications or poor nutrition is usually temporary and goes away after you stop treatment and your nutrition improves.
		Medicine for edema is used to increase the amount of water you pass in your urine and can be swallowed by mouth.
	www.hci.utah.edu /patientdocs/hci/drug_side_effects/edema.html (763 words)

	Acute Pulmonary Edema - Medstudents- Intensive Care (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The physiopathology of Acute Pulmonary Edema is similar to that in which subcutaneous tissues are involved ; an imbalance in Starlin Forces is the key point to fluid accumulation in interstitium and alveolus.
		During stage 3 the roentgenographic picture of alveolar pulmonary edema is generated and gas exchange becomes impaired.In addition to the processes occurring at the level of each alveolus, gravity also exerts an important influence on the fluid mechanics of the lung.
		As the edema progress alveolar edema is observed with its "butterfly" pattern, caracterized by the central predominance of shadows with a clear zone at periphery lobes.
	www.medstudents.com.br /terin/terin7.htm (1586 words)

	EDEMA (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Edema is a localized or general swelling caused by the buildup of fluid within body tissues.
		Other causes of edema include fluid retention caused by disease of the heart or kidneys or a reduction in the amount of protein in the blood, which may occur as a result of cirrhosis, chronic nephritis, malnutrition, or toxemia of pregnancy.
		Edema of the ankles may be eliminated by lying down with the feet raised.
	www.primecarepc.com /PatientEd/edema.htm (391 words)

	Home \| aHealthyme.com
		Edema is a condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body's cells (interstitial spaces).
		In edema, either too much fluid moves from the blood vessels into the tissues, or not enough fluid moves from the tissues back into the blood vessels.
		Edema is a sign of an underlying problem, rather than a disease unto itself.
	www.ahealthyme.com /article/gale/100084489 (1253 words)

	InteliHealth:
		Edema is swelling of both legs from a buildup of extra fluid.
		Pregnancy can cause edema in the legs as the uterus puts pressure on the vena cava, a major blood vessel that returns blood to the heart from the legs.
		Edema can be temporary or permanent, and it can come and go depending on the cause.
	www.intelihealth.com /IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/9883.html (800 words)

	Edema - MayoClinic.com
		Edema is swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues.
		Edema can be the result of underlying medical conditions, certain medications or pregnancy.
		Identifying and treating the underlying cause of edema is key to effectively controlling it.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/edema/DS01035 (207 words)

	uhrad.com - Body Imaging Teaching Files
		Discussion: Although it was believed that the "bats-wing" pattern of edema is commonly associated with uremia, there has been increasing evidence that the lesion is the result of acute left ventricular failure and that there is no specific relationship to uremia.
		Several proposed theories for the mechanism of this unusual anatomic distribution of pulmonary edema include that the arterials of the cortex may be particularly adapted for vasoconstriction or vasodilation, much the same as in the kidney.
		Vasoconstriction into "cortex" would result in shunting of the blood to the perihilar or "medullary" zones of the lungs, those protecting the cortex from the insult of edema.
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	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Swelling
		Although slight edema may be difficult to detect, especially in an overweight person, massive edema is very obvious.
		Pitting edema leaves a dent in the skin after you press the area with a finger for about 5 seconds.
		Discuss with your health care provider the options to prevent skin breakdown (for chronic edema) such as a pressure-reducing mattress, a lamb's wool pad, or a flotation ring.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/003103.htm (518 words)

	Edema definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms easily defined on MedTerms
		Edema: The swelling of soft tissues as a result of excess water accumulation.
		Edema is often more prominent in the lower legs and feet toward the end of the day as a result of pooling of fluid from the upright position maintained during the day.
		Edema - Read about edema, an observable swelling in certain parts of the body.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3192 (285 words)

	Chronic Edema & Lymphedema Treatment: ReMarx Medical Services
		Click below for a free Booklet regarding the most frequently asked questions on the subject of Lymphedema, Venous Insufficiency and Venous Stasis Ulcers and how gradient compression therapy can help you.
		Our primary goal is to improve the quality of life for those patients with chronic edemas by working in a united effort with the medical, nursing and physical therapy communities.
		Our focus and resulting expertise at ReMarx Medical Services is in providing a complete line of products and services in the support of the treatment of chronic edemas including lymphedema, venous edema, dependent edema, mixed edema and other vascular disorders.
	www.remarxservices.com (122 words)

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