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  1. Edema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 28, 2023 · 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.

  2. Edema: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

    May 17, 2022 · Edema Edema occurs when fluid builds up in your tissues, often in your feet, legs and ankles. Edema can affect anyone, especially pregnant women and adults age 65 and …

  3. Edema: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD

    Aug 2, 2024 · Medications, pregnancy, infections, and many other medical problems can cause edema. Edema happens when your small blood vessels leak fluid into nearby tissues.

  4. Causes and Types of Edema and How to Treat It - Verywell Health

    Apr 7, 2025 · Edema is swelling caused by increased fluid in the tissue. Edema can occur due to inflammation, injury, certain medications, and various medical conditions. Any part of the body …

  5. Edema: Causes, Treatment, Symptoms, and More - Healthline

    Dec 21, 2023 · Edema is swelling that occurs from fluid retention. Read more on what causes it, when to seek emergency medical help, and how to treat it.

  6. Edema: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and More

    Jul 25, 2024 · Edema is caused either by systemic diseases that affect various organ systems of the body or by local conditions involving just the affected extremities. The most common …

  7. In brief: Causes and signs of edema - InformedHealth.org ...

    Apr 25, 2022 · 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 …

  8. What Causes Body Swelling (Edema)? - eMedicineHealth

    Swelling (edema) occurs when fluid accumulates in the body’s tissues. Swelling (edema) can happen anywhere in the body, but commonly occurs in the lower legs, hands, abdomen, or …

  9. Edema | Dropsy | MedlinePlus

    Aug 23, 2025 · Edema is swelling caused by fluid in your tissues. It can be anywhere in the body, but is often in the feet and legs. Learn the causes and treatments.

  10. Patient education: Edema (swelling) (Beyond the Basics ...

    Apr 21, 2025 · Edema is the medical term for swelling caused by a collection of fluid in the spaces that surround the body's tissues and organs. Edema can occur nearly anywhere in the body. …