what causes edema in legs and ankles
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Thread: Edema: (Pitting and Non-Pitting Edema) Causes, Diagnosis & Symptoms Diseases and conditions that may cause edema include: 1  Congestive heart failure. 2  Cirrhosis. 3  Kidney disease.  Kidney 1  damage. Weakness or damage to veins in your legs.  Inadequate lymphatic 1  system. Symptoms.  Risk factors.
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Edema The higher pressure causes swelling in the legs and feet. Congestive heart failure, a condition in which the heart can no longer pump efficiently, causes fluid buildup in the lungs and other parts of the body. Swelling is often most visible in the feet and ankles. Pregnancy can cause edema in the legs as the uterus puts pressure on the vena cava, a major blood vessel that returns blood to the heart from the legs. Fluid retention during pregnancy also can be caused by a more serious condition called preeclampsia.
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- Congestive heart failure. When one or both of your heart's lower chambers lose their ability to pump blood effectively — as happens in congestive heart failure — the blood can back up in your legs, ankles and feet, causing edema. Heart failure can also cause swelling in your abdomen. Sometimes it can cause fluid to accumulate in your lungs (pulmonary edema), which can lead to shortness of breath. Cirrhosis. Fluid may accumulate in your abdominal cavity (ascites) and in your legs as a result of liver damage (cirrhosis).
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- Foot, leg, and ankle swelling. Painless swelling of the feet and ankles is a common problem, especially among older people. Abnormal buildup of fluid in the ankles, feet, and legs can cause swelling. This fluid buildup and swelling is called edema. Painless swelling may affect both legs and may include the calves or even the thighs. The effect of gravity makes the swelling most noticeable in the lower part of the body.
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Increased swelling of the legs or ankles Increase text size / Decrease text size | Print this page | Email this page. Swelling in the legs and ankles is caused by fluid accumulation in the body, which can be a sign of worsening heart failure. You may feel that your shoes are tighter than normal if swelling in this area is increasing.
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- diseases and conditions that may cause edema include congestive heart failure when one or both of your heart s lower chambers lose their ability to pump blood effectively as happens in congestive heart failure the blood can back up in your legs ankles and feet causing edema
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Swollen Ankles at Nighttime Swelling in the ankles and legs is called peripheral edema; it is typically caused by right-sided heart failure. This may lead to nocturnal polyuria, or frequent urination at night. Your body converts the excess fluid into urine, resulting in you waking up repeatedly during the night to urinate.
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Swollen ankles and feet Swollen ankles and swollen feet are common and are often caused by fluid retention, or oedema. The cause of the swelling can range from an injury to medical conditions.
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- Abnormal buildup of fluid in the ankles, feet, and legs can cause swelling. This fluid buildup and swelling is called edema. Swelling of the ankles - feet - legs; Ankle swelling; Foot swelling; Leg swelling; Edema - peripheral; Peripheral edema. Painless swelling may affect both legs and may include the calves or even the thighs.
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Swelling (Edema) and Diabetes - Swelling in the Legs, Ankles and Feet Edema (known as oedema in the UK) is a build up of fluid in the body (water retention) which causes swelling.Edema commonly affects the legs, ankles, feet and wrist. Water retention is often treatable, with treatment varying depending on the cause.dema (known as oedema in the UK) is a build up of fluid in the body (water retention) which causes swelling.
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Causes Leg swelling related to fluid buildup. Leg swelling caused by the retention of fluid in leg tissues is known as peripheral edema. It can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, the lymphatic system or the kidneys.
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- Edema can also develop as a result of a blood clot in the deep veins of the lower leg (called deep vein thrombosis [DVT]). In this case, the edema is mostly limited to the feet or ankles and usually affects only one side (the left or right); other conditions that cause edema usually cause swelling of both legs. (See Patient education: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) (Beyond the Basics).)
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Approach to Leg Edema of Unclear Etiology Body mass index. Obesity is associated with sleep apnea and venous insufficiency. Distribution of edema: unilateral leg edema is generally due to a local cause such as deep vein thrombosis, venous insufficiency, or lymphedema. Bilateral edema can be due to a local cause or systemic disease, such as heart failure or kidney disease. Generalized edema is due to systemic disease. The dorsum of the foot is spared in lipidema but prominently involved in lymphedema. Tenderness: deep vein thrombosis and lipidema are often tender.
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Ankle Edema / Ankle Swelling Ankle edema is a swelling over either one or both ankles. Swelling of the ankles is quite common, especially if you have been travelling for a long duration. It occurs due to accumulation of excessive fluid in the tissues of the ankle and feet, a condition referred to as ankle edema. As the amount of fluid accumulates, the swelling may rise up into the leg. Due to mans erect posture, the blood in the veins of the leg has to move against gravity towards the heart. This unidirectional flow of blood is ensured by the presence of valves in the veins and the contractions of the leg muscles.
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- Edema is swelling caused by fluid retention-excess fluid is trapped in the body's tissues. In the UK/Ireland/Australasia and some other countries, the word is spelled oedema. Swelling caused by edema commonly occurs in the hands, arms, ankles, legs and feet.It is usually linked to the venous or lymphatic systems. Edema is normally caused by a more significant underlying disease or condition. 2  A number of medications appear to cause pedal edema (foot edema). 3  Lucentis (ranibizumab injection) is an FDA-approved treatment for diabetic macular edema.
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- Edema is swelling caused by fluid retention-excess fluid is trapped in the body's tissues. In the UK/Ireland/Australasia and some other countries, the word is spelled oedema.Swelling caused by edema commonly occurs in the hands, arms, ankles, legs and feet. It is usually linked to the venous or lymphatic systems.dema is swelling caused by fluid retention-excess fluid is trapped in the body's tissues. In the UK/Ireland/Australasia and some other countries, the word is spelled oedema.
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- Quick Answer. Common causes of swelling in the legs and feet include poorly functioning veins, pregnancy complications, heart disease, infections and blood clots, according to WebMD. In some cases, swollen feet and ankles occur as a normal result of heavy walking or as a side effect from certain medications. Continue Reading
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How to Reduce Edema Naturally Edema is a form of swelling caused by excess fluids trapped in the tissues of your body. It is most commonly found at the ankles, feet, legs, arms and hands. Edema can be a result of a temporary condition such as during pregnancy or after an injury.
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- Leg swelling caused by the retention of fluid in leg tissues is known as peripheral edema. It can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, the lymphatic system or the kidneys. You may also experience swelling due to fluid buildup after sitting or standing for a long time. Factors related to fluid buildup include: 1  Acute kidney failure.
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Top 30 Doctor insights on: Retaining Water Swollen Ankles Foot, leg, and ankle swelling. Toggle: English / Spanish. Painless swelling of the feet and ankles is a common problem, especially among older people. Abnormal buildup of fluid in the ankles, feet, and legs can cause swelling. This fluid buildup and swelling is called edema. Swelling of the ankles - feet - legs; Ankle swelling; Foot swelling; Leg swelling; Edema - peripheral; Peripheral edema.
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Water and Fluid Retention in Your Legs Water and Fluid retention in legs, also known as edema, is a medical condition caused by abnormal accumulation of water or fluids in the body’s tissues. Though excess water can be accumulated anywhere in the body, the most common areas are the ankles and legs.
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Swollen Ankles Swollen Ankles. Swollen feet and legs, referred to medically as edema, occur when fluid is retained in the spaces between body cells. Edema typically affects the feet, ankles and lower legs, but can also impact any area of the body, causing systemic symptoms. Initially, the feet and legs will appear swollen as the day progresses, but after a period of time, the swelling will set in first thing in the morning and continue to worsen throughout the day.
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Swollen Ankles in the Elderly: Causes & Treatment Elderly adults who are overweight are particularly vulnerable to developing pedal edema. Causes. Pedal edema can be caused by numerous conditions, some of which include: Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Obesity; Deep Vein Thrombosis; Advanced age; Infection in the legs or hips; Vascular problems that hinder venous return to the heart; Pelvic or lower body surgery
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- Swelling in your feet and ankles is called edema, and there are a lot of things that can cause the problem, from high blood pressure to pregnancy. What’s happening is your body is having trouble fighting gravity to move blood and fluids back up your legs, so your ankles, feet, and even your legs can begin to swell.
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Causes of swollen foot: Ankle Edema and Pitting Swelling is observed due to gravity. Swollen foot or Ankle Edema as understood, is primarily caused by the retention of fluid in the cells. The retention can take place in any part of the body, but the most common areas are the feet and ankles. The common symptoms of foot swelling or Anckle Edema are:
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Enlarged Ankles: Causes and Treatments Venous insufficiency. A venous insufficiency can cause the ankles and feet to swell. This means that blood is not flowing efficiently from the legs to the heart because the upward valves has become damaged or are growing weaker, which allows the blood to flow back down the leg.
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Bilateral Ankle Edema: Causes when Tests Are Normal The following can cause swelling (edema) in both (bilateral) ankles: heart, liver and kidney failure; low thyroid; celiac disease; kidney stones; PMS; excessive sitting or standing; hot weather; varicose veins; high salt (sodium) intake; old age.
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- Introduction. Edema (also known as fluid retention) is swelling caused by the accumulation of abnormally large amounts of fluid in the spaces between the body's cells or in the circulatory system.It is most common in feet, ankles, and legs. It can also affect the eyes, face, brain, and hands.ntroduction. Edema (also known as fluid retention) is swelling caused by the accumulation of abnormally large amounts of fluid in the spaces between the body's cells or in the circulatory system.
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Swelling Legs An abnormal buildup of fluid in tissues called edema is what causes swelling in the legs. In some cases, edema that results in painful swollen legs and ankles can be caused by lymphatic dysfunction. In other cases, edema can result from long-standing venous reflux, a venous disease that causes spider veins and varicose veins and can lead to more serious conditions, such as skin discoloration or venous ulcers.