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2. Edema - Wikipedia

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   Edema (American English), also spelled oedema (British English), and also known as fluid retention, dropsy and hydropsy, is the build-up of fluid in the body's tissue, [1] a type of swelling. [4] Most commonly, the legs or arms are affected. [1] Symptoms may include skin that feels tight, the area feeling heavy, and joint stiffness. [1]

3. Pre-eclampsia - Wikipedia

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   However, because edema is a common occurrence in pregnancy, its utility as a distinguishing factor in pre-eclampsia is not high. Pitting edema (unusual swelling, particularly of the hands, feet, or face, notable by leaving an indentation when pressed on) can be significant, and should be reported to a health care provider.

4. Premenstrual water retention - Wikipedia

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   Premenstrual water retention (or premenstrual fluid retention) is the buildup of additional water or fluid in the body. This phenomenon can be seen in various forms like increasing weight gain and swollen belly, legs, or ankles. Water retention is a symptom felt by some women of all backgrounds before their menstruation onset and was listed as ...

5. 9 Weird Symptoms Cardiologists Say You Should Never Ignore

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   Changes in your feet or legs. Swollen feet, legs, and ankles—often called peripheral edema—can be a telltale sign of congestive heart failure. ... Pregnant Brittany Mahomes shows off cowgirl ...

6. Why Does Heart Failure Cause Swollen Feet?

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   When symptoms grow worse (more on this later), heart failure can cause swelling in the ankles and legs, as well as swollen feet. This is due to edema, which is a fluid accumulation in the body ...

7. Got Swollen Feet? These 5 Foods and Drinks Could Be the Culprit

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   While there are many different causes for swelling in the feet and ankles, there certainly are foods that can cause this. ... Dr. Bono says that other causes of edema include pregnancy, certain ...