Edema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年7月28日 · Symptoms of edema include: Swelling or puffiness of the tissue right under the skin, especially in legs or arms. Stretched or shiny skin. Skin that holds a dimple, also known as pitting, after it's been pressed for a few seconds. Swelling of the belly, also called the abdomen, so that it's bigger than usual. Feeling of leg heaviness.
Lymphedema in Legs & Arms: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment - WebMD
2024年4月3日 · Lymphedema is swelling that results from the buildup of too much lymph fluid in one area of your body, usually an arm or leg. It's most commonly caused by an infection, cancer, or a treatment for...
Edema: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
2022年5月17日 · Edema occurs when fluid builds up in your tissues, often in your feet, legs and ankles. Edema can affect anyone, especially people who are pregnant and adults age 65 and older. Treatment involves lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise.
Lymphedema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2022年11月24日 · Lymphedema refers to tissue swelling caused by an accumulation of protein-rich fluid that's usually drained through the body's lymphatic system. It most commonly affects the arms or legs, but can also occur in the chest wall, abdomen, neck and genitals.
Edema - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2023年7月28日 · If edema affects an arm or leg, wearing compression stockings, sleeves or gloves might help. These garments keep pressure on the limbs to prevent fluid from building up. Usually worn after the swelling goes down, they help prevent more swelling.
Peripheral edema: Symptoms, causes, and treatment - Medical News Today
2023年7月7日 · Unilateral peripheral edema is when the fluid buildup only affects the extremities on one side of the body. For instance, someone may have swelling in their right arms and legs. Another...
Edema: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD
2024年8月2日 · Edema happens when your small blood vessels leak fluid into nearby tissues. That extra fluid builds up, which makes the tissue swell. It can happen almost anywhere in the body. Peripheral...
Lymphedema: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
When your lymphatic system doesn’t work well, your body accumulates fluid and may begin to swell. The swelling typically affects your arms and legs, but it can affect other areas of your body, too. Lymphedema also increases your risk of developing …
In brief: Causes and signs of edema - InformedHealth.org - NCBI Bookshelf
2022年4月25日 · Edema (or "oedema") means swelling. It arises when part of the body becomes swollen because fluid gathers in the tissue. It is most common in the arms and legs. That is called peripheral edema. Common early signs of peripheral edema include the following: An arm or leg feels heavy and puffy. The arm or leg looks swollen.
Edema: Types, causes, symptoms, and treatment - Medical News Today
2023年11月13日 · Peripheral edema: This affects the feet, ankles, legs, hands, and arms. Symptoms include swelling, puffiness, and difficulty moving certain body parts. Pulmonary edema: This occurs when excess...