Edema, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.

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0:00 Introduction
2:00 Causes of Edema
3:08 Symptoms of Edema
3:54 Diagnosis of Edema
4:17 Treatment of Edema

Edema, also spelt oedema, and also known as fluid retention, dropsy, hydropsy and swelling, is the build-up of fluid in the body's tissue.[1] Most commonly, the legs or arms are affected.[1] Symptoms may include skin which feels tight, the area may feel heavy, and affected joints may be hard to move.[1] Other symptoms depend on the underlying cause.[2]

Causes may include venous insufficiency, heart failure, kidney problems, low protein levels, liver problems, deep vein thrombosis, infections, angioedema, certain medications, and lymphedema.[1][2] It may also occur after prolonged sitting or standing and during menstruation or pregnancy.[1] The condition is more concerning if it starts suddenly, or pain or shortness of breath is present.[2]

Treatment depends on the underlying cause.[2] If the underlying mechanism involves sodium retention, decreased salt intake and a diuretic may be used.[2] Elevating the legs and support stockings may be useful for edema of the legs.[3] Older people are more commonly affected.[3] The word is from the Greek οἴδημα oídēma meaning 'swelling'.[4]

[blackhawk]

Health is the greatest blessing of GOD. Sick people comments are heart breaking

[ahmetsoydandr]

they say it was incurable and that it could only be managed. He would try his best. And I am grateful so much for trying your best sir.

[fallout]

Our modern lifestyles are unnatural and making us sick. Major changes in lifestyle and eating habits are required.

[chachiunique]

very well detailed, short and simple straight to the point. Helped me get a good grade Thank you

[michael]

I have had edema ever since I developed a nasty infection in my right upper thigh in 2015. Doctors had to remove a huge chunk of my thigh and remove some lymph nodes to save my leg but it has caused my left lower leg to swell off and on ever since. Moving around and wearing compression socks helps bring the swelling down.

[taishankm]

I tried icing it and cutting out the cholesterol and carbs, more fruits and veggies and it's getting better❤

[MissyRoselle]

Very helpful! Thanks for making and sharing this video!

[JuanDaMajikOne]

I had feet, leg and hands edema it even reached my stomach and my penis skin, also I couldn’t breathe when trying to sleep. Finally ended up in the emergency room and diagnosed with heart failure and liver cirrhosis. Now I’m taking all sorts of medications along with dieretics.

[winsayes]

Thank you. Four years under a hospital eye specialist failed to explain my swollen eyelids which blister similar to bubble wrapping. With the insight I have gained from your excellent video I intend to approach my doctor to ask whether I have macular diabetic retinothapy. I will discontinue my use of HRT but will have to stay on Prednisolone (steroids at 12 mgs) until I can gradually wean myself off them. My ankles, feet and lower legs are puffy and swollen and make me less inclined to walk - but walk I must. Thanks again for the hope of an improvement to my life.

[alfredough]

Thanks for the info. I slept oddly last morning I woke up then stayed sitting on the edge of the bed then fell back asleep lying down with my feet off the bed still like I’m sitting down. Woke up two hours later with my feet feeling tight and heavy. I looked down they looked puffy. Couldn’t even fit my shoes on. Been about an hour or so drank a few water bottles I feel like some of it has gone away rather quick

[wednesdaychild]

Good infos, thanks for sharing. ❤❤❤👍👍👍👍❤❤❤

[danielmorais]

I had that in marine corps boot camp. When I first went in my leg swelled up, and because I was running on that it caused me to break my tibia and stay in bed rest for 3 months and another 3 in physical therapy. The doctors kept telling me it was vasculitis, but I only came to find out it was edema when I pushed through it all and for the grace of god my leg didn’t swell up anymore.😅

[helenewebster]

At Emory it was so Egregious I saw Mom's skin splitting, I became horrified and sacred for her safety and life. Mom's gained 20lbs in the first couple of days of hospitalized. 190 to 230lbs. It took to end of stay before Pulmonoligist prescribed Lassic, and that was ADVOCATED for by NEW and Good ICU Nurse ( African American) and myself.

[nikkil]

Thanks for this. What does it mean if only one ankle swells after eating salty food?

[kevinkall]

I had SWELLING edema for long time, over a decade, maybe longer. Tried many treatments including those tormenting pressure socks which just transfer swelling. Doctors did know cause. For a recent infection, was prescribed doxycycline. Edema went away quickly. Edema has never returned. You would be amiss not to try it if you don't know cause of your swelling.

[dmmice]

I’ve been having issues with swollen legs but I’ve have issues right now with high blood pressure 150/100

[stevens]

Peripheral edema has been my problem for the last 7 years!?!?!?!?!?! I took a diuretic and my muscles no longer hurt.

[mallyndab]

Omg i was sitting on the toilet with my pants around my ankles. I noticed my legs looked a little tight. I poked and they pitted! I freaked out! Do I have edema!? Do I have heart disease!!? Omg my diet and lack of exercise has finally caught up! I did get a second degree sun burn from the beach last week, on my legs. I also did a little jog for the first time in months, tonight.

I sit a LOT at work for long periods. Then i sit in traffic before and after work. Then i sit at home.

I pray to god i don’t have serious health condition. I’m not short of breath unless I exercise. I don’t have to prop myself up during sleep.

Ugh i just hope it’s the sunburn, combined with todays jog. And i definitely will be tasking walk breaks at work from now on. This FREAKED ME OUT.

[helenewebster]

Mom was debility and could no longer get out of bed nor walk. She relied on me 100%

[mukhtiarkazi]

Pls help me to which doctor I should go to which doctor in Liverpool