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Edema

Edema means swelling caused by fluid in your body's tissues. It usually occurs in the feet, ankles and legs, but it can involve your entire body.

Causes of edema include:

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  1. Edema (National Library of Medicine)  
    Edema means swelling caused by fluid in your body's tissues. It usually occurs in the feet, ankles ... it can involve your entire body. Causes of edema include: Eating too much salt Sunburn Heart failure ...
  2. ... following and may progress to high altitude pulmonary edema or high altitude cerebral edema: Blue color to the skin (cyanosis) Chest tightness ...
  3. Pulmonary edema is an abnormal buildup of fluid in the lungs. This buildup of fluid leads to shortness of ... Pulmonary edema is often caused by congestive heart failure . When the heart is not able to pump efficiently, blood ...
  4. ... swelling. This fluid buildup and swelling is called edema.
  5. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition that prevents enough oxygen from getting to the lungs ...
  6. What Is Macular Edema? Video (American Academy of Ophthalmology)  
    ... Edema? CME (Cystoid Macular Edema) What Is Macular Edema? Leer en Español: ¿Qué es un edema macular? ...
  7. Slight swelling (edema) of the lower legs is common in warm summer months, especially if a person has been standing or walking a lot. General swelling, or massive edema (also called anasarca), is a common sign in ...
  8. Pulmonary Edema (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)  
    Lung Diseases/Specifics ... Lung Diseases ... Edema/Specifics ... Edema ... Heart Failure/Related Issues ... Heart Failure ... Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  9. ... oral medications or in emergency situations to treat edema (fluid retention; excess fluid held in body tissues) ... by various medical problems, including heart failure, pulmonary edema (excess fluid in the lungs), kidney, and liver ...
  10. Edema (Swelling) and Cancer Treatment From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    Edema is a condition in which fluid builds up in your body’s tissues. The swelling may be ... not related to cancer. Learn about signs of edema, including swelling in your feet, ankles, and legs.
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