Edema is swelling due to a buildup of fluid in tissues. Pitting edema is when an indentation remains after pressing swollen skin. The effect may also be noticeable after removing a tight shoe or ...

Dilated cardiomyopathy is an uncommon complication of hypothyroidism. Clinicians should consider dilated cardiomyopathy in patients with generalized pitting edema. Cardiac dysfunction in patients with ...

A 42-year-old man complaining of abdominal and lower extremity swelling presented for evaluation. The patient was previously healthy until 2 months ago when he noticed swelling of his abdomen and both ...

Edema is a kind of swelling due to or accumulation of interstitial fluid. Interstitial fluid is a fluid (salt and water) found in the spaces between the cells and it constitutes around 20 percent of ...

Many times a person will suffer from temporary swelling of their feet, ankles and legs. These people are usually ones that have been sitting for a long period of time. This type of swelling usually ...

Ankle edema is a swelling over either one or both ankles. Swelling of the ankles is quite common, especially if you have been travelling for a long duration. It occurs due to accumulation of excessive ...

Gestational edema occurs in late pregnancy secondary to increased venous congestion in the legs caused by pressure exerted mechanically by the uterus onto the inferior vena cava and iliac veins. [6] ...