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Edema is swelling. It can affect the entire body or a specific part of it. It is caused by inflammation and sometimes an injury. It is the result of leaking blood vessels that release fluid into the body cause it to swell.
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Why does loss of protein from the blood causes swelling of the tissues?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edema
What is nonpitting edema?
Non-pitting edema is a type of swelling. Pitting edema occurs when the swollen area is pressed and remains indented. The indentation does not occur with non-pitting edema.
If swelling surround the eye or eyes is known as what kind of edema?
periorbital edema.
What is anterior subcutaneous edema?
Anterior subcutaneous edema is excess fluid in the front under the skin.
The difference between cardiac and renal edema?
Renal edema starts in the face and cardiac edema starts in the dependent areas like the leg and feet. These are the key points in distinguishing the two.
What causes Edema of knee elbow?
Edema means swelling. Edema of the knee or elbow means there is water on the joint. This is often caused by injury.
What is the relationship of sodium and edema?
Sodium causes edema which is swelling of the tissues of the body. Sodium causes the body to retain fluid which it uses to dilute the concentration of sodium.
What Medication causes Flash Pulmonary Edema?
NSAIDS
What causes your legs to get ulcers and weep water?
a form of edema
Does too much oxygen causes edema?
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Can high hydrostatic pressure cause peripheral edema?
Yes, increased hydrostatic pressure can lead to peripheral edema. It is caused by poor fluid reabsorption. There are several causes of peripheral edema including heart failure, pulmonary edema, nephritic syndromes, and lymphedema.
What causes edema that occurs during the inflammatory process?
Increased capillary permeability
Why does loss of protein from the blood causes swelling of the tissues?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edema
What causes frothy white lung secretions?
Pulmonary edema, Congestive heart failure,
What are the causes of edema in protein energy malnutrition?
Probably low albumin levels from not eating.
Types of edema?
There are 6 types of edema. Generalized edema, skin edema, peripheral edema, corneal edema, cerebral edema, pulmonary edema, myxedema and lymphedema.
What is the differences between edema an swelling?
Just the spelling. The same thing that causes edema is the same thing that causes swelling. Raymond Zakhari, EdM, MS, NP-BC www.MetroMedicalDirect.com Primary Care Medical House Calls in New York City
