Lipedema
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Analysis of lymphatic drainage in various forms of leg edema using two compartment lymphoscintigraphy. Lymphology 1998;31:43–55. 18.[journals.lww.com]
Congestive Heart Failure
Complications include swelling of the legs (edema), kidney problems and fluid in the lungs.[hopkinsmedicine.org]
This "right-sided" heart failure causes swelling (edema), usually in the feet and legs, and sometimes, in the abdomen.[healthcommunities.com]
The weakening of the heart's pumping ability causes Blood and fluid to back up into the lungs The buildup of fluid in the feet, ankles and legs - called edema Tiredness and[medlineplus.gov]
Heart Failure
The weakening of the heart's pumping ability causes Blood and fluid to back up into the lungs The buildup of fluid in the feet, ankles and legs - called edema Tiredness and[medlineplus.gov]
A weak heart pumps less blood to your kidneys and causes fluid and water retention, resulting in swollen ankles, legs, and abdomen (called edema ) and weight gain.[webmd.com]
[…] swelling (edema) Neck veins that stick out (are distended) Sounds (crackles) from fluid buildup in your lungs, heard through a stethoscope Swelling of the liver or abdomen[nlm.nih.gov]
Acute Kidney Failure
Arms and legs (extremities). The physican and nursing staff will check the patients arms and legs for edema at the time of diagnosis and throughout treatment.[encyclopedia.com]
Arms and legs (extremities) . The physican and nursing staff will check the patients arms and legs for edema at the time of diagnosis and throughout treatment.[encyclopedia.com]
The legs are assessed for symmetrical pitting edema, a common finding.[medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Liver Cirrhosis
A 65-year-old male with liver cirrhosis of alcoholic etiology was admitted to hospital with bilateral leg edema, ascites, and marked weakness.[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
As liver function decreases, fewer proteins such as albumin are produced resulting in fluid accumulation in the legs (edema) or abdomen (ascites).[liver.ca]
(edema) and in the abdomen (ascites) Yellow color in the skin, mucous membranes, or eyes (jaundice) Redness on the palms of the hands In men, impotence, shrinking of the[nlm.nih.gov]
Deep Vein Thrombosis
A physical examination revealed bilateral leg edema.[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Damage to your veins from the blood clot reduces blood flow in the affected areas, which can cause: Persistent swelling of your legs (edema) Leg pain Skin discoloration Skin[mayoclinic.com]
Chronic Kidney Disease
Once the kidney is severely damaged, the symptoms of CKD can include: swelling around your eyes, called periorbital edema swelling of your legs, called pedal edema fatigue[healthline.com]
Edema can occur in the legs, feet, or ankles, and less often in the hands or face.[niddk.nih.gov]
Potential complications may include: Fluid retention, which could lead to swelling in your arms and legs, high blood pressure, or fluid in your lungs (pulmonary edema) A sudden[mayoclinic.org]
Right-Sided Heart Failure
Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease) Symptoms for right sided heart failure are related to fluid buildup in the body: - swelling in the feet and legs ( edema ) when standing[sharecare.com]
edema, abdominal right upper quadrant discomfort with nausea (especially after meals), subsequent weight loss (11 pounds) and anorexia.[austinpublishinggroup.com]
Patient symptoms: Edema (swelling) in the legs and ankles Swelling of the GI tract and/or liver Impella products used during right heart failure therapies: Impella RP Heart[abiomed.com]
Mitral Valve Insufficiency
[…] or lightheadedness Swollen feet or legs Blood clots Chest pain[heartvalvedisease.nm.org]
: Severe fluid retention in the legs or abdomen can indicate right-sided heart failure.[utswmed.org]
Symptoms of mitral valve stenosis may include: Shortness of breath Cough due to fluid on the lungs (pulmonary edema) A rapid, fluttering heartbeat (palpitations) Dizziness[heartvalvedisease.nm.org]
Venous Insufficiency
Chronic Venous insufficiency can cause varicose veins, leg edema, leg pain, chronic skin changes, and non-healing ulcers.[gasurgery.com]
Elastic bandages are used initially until edema and ulcers resolve and leg size stabilizes; commercial compression stockings are then used.[msdmanuals.com]
Venous Stasis Ulcer Manifestations Leg edema tends to be unilateral or asymmetric; bilateral symmetric edema is more likely to result from a systemic disorder (eg, heart failure[merckmanuals.com]