Edema is swelling, such as in the legs, face, abdomen, etc. Edema occurs from leakage of fluid in the blood vessels (arteries and veins) into the soft tissue. Sodium in table salt is responsible for many cases of edema if the kidneys don’t excrete enough of it out. So kidney insufficiency can lead to edema, as well as congestive heart failure. Kidney diseases can cause edema. Cirrhosis of the liver in particular causes edema in the abdomen. Low protein drops the osmotic pressure in the vessels so fluid leaks out into soft tissue. Varicose veins and lymphatic obstruction are causes. Pulmonary edema means fluid leaks into the lungs, making it hard to breathe. Bad COPD can increase pressure back to the legs and liver to cause edema there. Women with PMS very well understand edema. Idiopathic edema means we don’t know what is causing the edema.Edema is swelling, such as in the legs, face, abdomen, etc. Edema occurs from leakage of fluid in the blood vessels (arteries and veins) in...all »Edema is swelling, such as in the legs, face, abdomen, etc. Edema occurs from leakage of fluid in the blood vessels (arteries and veins) into the soft tissue. Sodium in table salt is responsible for many cases of edema if the kidneys don’t excrete enough of it out. So kidney insufficiency can lead to edema, as well as congestive heart failure. Kidney diseases can cause edema. Cirrhosis of the liver in particular causes edema in the abdomen. Low protein drops the osmotic pressure in the vessels so fluid leaks out into soft tissue. Varicose veins and lymphatic obstruction are causes. Pulmonary edema means fluid leaks into the lungs, making it hard to breathe. Bad COPD can increase pressure back to the legs and liver to cause edema there. Women with PMS very well understand edema. Idiopathic edema means we don’t know what is causing the edema.«
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