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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. Peripheral edema - Wikipedia

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   Peripheral edema. Other names. Peripheral oedema, [1][2] dependent edema. Leg edema. Peripheral edema is edema (accumulation of fluid causing swelling) in tissues perfused by the peripheral vascular system, usually in the lower limbs. In the most dependent parts of the body (those hanging distally), it may be called dependent edema.

4. Lymphedema - Wikipedia

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   Lymphedema. Lymphedema, also known as lymphoedema and lymphatic edema, is a condition of localized swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system. [ 2 ] The lymphatic system functions as a critical portion of the body's immune system and returns interstitial fluid to the bloodstream.

5. 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 ...

6. Cellulitis - Wikipedia

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   The legs and face are the most common sites involved, although cellulitis can occur on any part of the body. [1] The leg is typically affected following a break in the skin. [1] Other risk factors include obesity, leg swelling, and old age. [1] For facial infections, a break in the skin beforehand is not usually the case. [1]

7. Deep vein thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a type of venous thrombosis involving the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein, most commonly in the legs or pelvis. [ 9 ][ a ] A minority of DVTs occur in the arms. [ 11 ] Symptoms can include pain, swelling, redness, and enlarged veins in the affected area, but some DVTs have no symptoms.