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  1. Edema - Overview

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    Swelling caused due to excess fluid accumulation in the body tissues. Edema can occur in any parts of the body.
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    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended in severe cases by healthcare providers
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    Certain types can be dangerous or life threatening
    How common is condition?
    Very common (More than 3 million cases per year in US)
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several months or years
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    Common for ages 50 and older
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    Family history may increase likelihood
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    Causes

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    • Caused when tiny blood vessels, called capillaries, leak fluid. The retention of fluid in the affected tissues results in swelling. The reasons could be
    • Sedentary lifestyle
    • Pregnancy
    • Premenstrual symptoms
    • Injury
    • Certain medications
    • It could be a symptom of underlying diseases such as kidney problems, heart failure, protein deficiency
    • Risk factors include:
    • Pregnancy - body tends to retain more sodium and water than usual as required by fetus and placenta, this can lead to edema
    • The medications used for high blood pressure
    • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
    • Certain hormone therapies

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    Symptoms

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    Contact your provider if experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms.

    It can occur in any part of the body. Symptoms include:

    • Swelling of the affected area like legs, abdomen or arms
    • Skin feels stretched
    • Retains a dimple or pit on the skin when pressed for few seconds
    • Abdominal swelling -in a condition called Ascites
    • Shortness of breath - in case of pulmonary edema

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    What causes swollen feet?
    A person may experience swollen feet for several reasons, from hot weather or pregnancy to more serious health conditions, like heart disease or a blood clot. Treatment for swollen feet depends on the underlying cause. This video file cannot be played. (Error Code: 102630)
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    Treatment

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    Treatment varies depending on the cause. It involves reducing the excess fluid.

    Medication

    Diuretics: Helps in excreting excess fluid through urine. To be taken uder doctor's advise.

    Furosemide

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    Diagnosis

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    Swelling caused due to excess fluid accumulation in the body tissues. Edema can occur in any parts of the body.
    Condition Highlight
    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended in severe cases by healthcare providers
    Condition Highlight
    Certain types can be dangerous or life threatening
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several months or years
    Condition Highlight
    Common for ages 50 and older
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    Family history may increase likelihood
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    Overview
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  1. Swollen feet weeping fluid can be caused by edema, which is swelling caused by too much fluid trapped in the body's tissues1. Edema can affect any part of the body, but it's more likely to show up in the legs and feet1. Weeping eczema is the result of active inflammation in the skin, which causes mild swelling (edema) and oozing of the serum onto the skin surface2. Other causes of weeping edema include medical conditions, side effects of medications, and issues with the body’s lymphatic system3. Weeping legs can also be caused by underlying conditions such as diabetes4.
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    Edema is swelling caused by too much fluid trapped in the body's tissues. Edema can affect any part of the body. But it's more likely to show up in the legs and feet. 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.

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    Weeping eczema is the result of active inflammation in the skin. Prominent inflammation results in dilation of skin blood vessels. These dilated blood vessels then leak serum into the soft tissue of the skin, causing mild swelling (edema) and oozing of the serum onto the skin surface.

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    Here are a few common causes of weeping edema:

    • A temporary buildup of fluid that will eventually take care of itself.
    • A medical condition that requires a doctor to diagnose and treat properly. ...

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    Weeping legs is a term used to describe fluid leaking from your legs, often from swelling or a wound. While swelling and wounds are the primary cause behind this weeping, several underlying conditions, like diabetes, can cause those wounds or sores and lead to this problem.

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    What causes swollen legs & weeping?
    However, the liquid is actually lymph, otherwise known as lymphatic fluid. It typically includes white blood cells, which fight off bacteria, and chyle, a liquid that contains fat and protein. When this type of swelling and weeping happens, it’s known as lymphedema. Weeping can occur anywhere there is skin and swelling, not just in the legs.

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    How to prevent swollen feet?

    Dr. ANUVITHA KAMATH

    MBBS · 3 years of exp

    The causes for foot swelling or pedal edema are protein deficiency, liver disorder, kidney disorder, excessive salt intake, pregnancy, long-term standing, varicosity of leg veins, obesity, contraceptive pills, injury, insect bite, hypothyroidism, blood clot, cellulitis or leg infection, blood pressure medicines like calcium channel blockers, and filariasis. The treatment for this includes local application of ice-packs, and painkiller medicines like paracetamol, ibuprofen, or nimisulide. And the application of a crepe bandage to reduce the swelling. It can also be prevented by avoiding standing or sitting in the same position for long, increased intake of protein, and foot end elevation while sleeping at night.
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    What causes swollen feet?
    A person may experience swollen feet for several reasons, from hot weather or pregnancy to more serious health conditions, like heart disease or a blood clot. Treatment for swollen feet depends on the underlying cause. This video file cannot be played. (Error Code: 102630)

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    What is weeping edema?
    Weeping edema is one of many kinds of edema, which simply means fluid buildup in the body. Sometimes, edema is also called dropsy. The term weeping refers to when swollen parts of the body produce a liquid that secretes through the skin. This happens when tiny blood vessels known as capillaries leak fluid, which builds up in nearby tissue.

    What Is Weeping Edema and How Can I Treat It? - Carewell

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    When you should worry about swollen feet?

    Dr. Mohan P. Abraham

    M.D., FAAFP (Family Physician) · 40 years of exp

    Swollen feet is not always due to a serious condition. See your doctor if the swelling is accompanied by pain, fatigue, or loss of appetite.
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    What are the dangers of swollen feet?

    Dr. Ramamurthy Bangalore

    M.D., F.C.C.P., F.A.C.P., F.A.A.S.M. (Pulmonologist) · 30 years of exp

    Swelling can occasionally be an indication of a heart, liver, or kidney problem. Swollen ankles in the evening may be a sign of salt and water retention associated with right-sided heart failure. Swelling of the feet and ankles can also be a sign of kidney disease.
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  3. Carewell
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    What Is Weeping Edema and How Can I Treat It? - Carewell

     
  4. Mayo Clinic
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