Edema (Oedema) | In 2 minutes!

In this super mini-lecture, Dr Mike explains the pathophysiology (cause) of oedema!

[sigoe]

I am in nursing school and I am so glad I found your channel. Absolutely amazing how you explained this subject in 2 minutes. You explain exactly what is important to know and the drawings you do make it all even more comprehendable.

[samsdiary_]

Hi! I’m not sure if anyone will see this comment, but I wanted to share my edema story. I first started my edema being around 2 or 4 months pregnant assuming after my pregnancy it will go away as my OB and physicians kept telling me. I’m 9 months postpartum and my legs/ankles/slightly my feet swell. Throughout the day my legs and ankles are aching so much. It’s hard to care for my baby. Also to mention I have slight carpal tunnel and hemorrhoids. Idk if they’re related or not. My physicians and Vein specialist aren’t giving me the information I need. I drive an hour or more to see the specialist who sees me for less than a minute. Yes, it was like 40 seconds, im not joking. He said I have 2 leaky valves, 1 in each leg… my upper thighs. I did the first procedure in my left leg… it’s been over a week and still the swelling remains as I was told the swelling should go down. I had a follow up with my specialist today and again, less than 1 minute he says, “it’s too early to see results” he said to finish the other procedure and within 4-5 months come back if the swelling persists and says, “okay? Great I’ll see you soon” and walks out. I’m 24, I don’t know if it’s because I’m young that people walk over me like that with no other explanation or understanding that this is really affecting my life and that I spend my gas to travel a bit far. I’d like a little bit more reassurance that that. I don’t know if I’m taking it the wrong way but, I’m trusting him as a vein specialist to know what he’s doing. If anyone can give some feedback, I’d love to receive it.

[lam-jiih]

I'm in medical school and you just explained this better than my professor! THANK YOU!!!!

[chidreamer]

Short, succinct and super helpful. Thanks, Doctor.

[pineapplebun]

I had mild edema and all i did was exercise and chnaged my diet and it went away in a month, anyway amazing video

[XxMusicZonexX]

Thank you Dr. Mike! You truly have helped me as a nursing student. I'm so grateful for this channel 😢😭

[emmah]

Awesome explanation, brief and to-the-point! Watching these videos for quick review before my nursing pathophysiology midterm tomorrow!

[kmadpeacetv]

I got the run around and ended up dying & only to receive triple bypass heart surgery. Swollen legs, fluid in my lungs, congestive heart failure 20 years later here I am the doctors kept telling me I was depressed. Dr. Soon @ St Joseph Mercy hospital now called Trinity in Ypsilanti Michigan specializing in women's, & children hearts, was called. Fabulous Dr.

[laraturkeli]

OMG YOU ARE A GENIUS. THIS IS MY FIRST TIME WATCHING A VIDEO OF YOURS. PLEASE NEVER EVER STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING. IM A MED STUDENT AND IVE BEEN TRYING TO UNDERSTAND THA PATHOLOGIES OF EDEMA FROM THE FAMOUS BOOK CALLED ROBBINS BUT EVEN THAT BOOK FAILED TO EXPLAIN. YOU ARE LITERALLY A GENIUS, YOU MADE ME UNDERSTAND IT SO DAMN WELL THAT I DONT EVEN HAVE TO REVISE IT AGAIN. THANK YOU SO MUCH I LOVE YOU SO MUCH PLEASE NEVER STOP

[deborahglover]

I have Lymphedema and I am so glad that I found your channel. You explained this and made it so easy to understand. Thank you

[farahbn]

You have no idea how you saved me now, thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[cosimop]

Such amazing mix of knowledge. Thank you Doc for keep us updated!

[alkindy]

The best explanation videos i have ever seen .god bless you ❤️ please continue ❤️ love you from Iraq 🇮🇶

[yt_shivrajo]

One of the best and simplest explained thankyou

[patelmanan]

It's unbelievable concept.❤
We appreciated that❤🎉

[rosebai]

Just as I was doing an assignment on DVT and was reading about tissue perfusion, YouTube pops up a notification with this video….

[AR-fyqo]

Super duper revision really clear as always!

[syncx]

Amazing video. So much info in 2 minutes, but still very easy and good to understand

[aimankhan]

Watching it after exams because wanted to understand the concept better. And whoahhhh! Best video ❤keep going

[Dana-hwut]

amazing! efficient description and time saving, thankss