What can you tell me about swelling and a dependent edema?

Answer by  jsmith (2067)

Dependent edema can be caused by multiple different things including, but not limited to, blockages in the venous drainage from your legs, liver problems, protein imbalances, and congestive heart failure. For whatever reason, your circulatory system isn't getting the fluid delivered in your blood plasma back up to the rest of your body against gravity.

Answer by  Moma123 (1043)

Swelling in leg, feet or ankle joint due to abnormal accumulation of fuild under the skin of that area, is called dependent edema or pedal edema. Dependent edema occures due to many reasons such as liver failure, kidney failure, cardiac failure, lymphatic system failure, problem in lymph nodes etc. Other reasons are snake bites or insect bites.

Answer by  linsm (898)

This condition is a sign of possible serious medical conditions which include the following: Increased sodium intake, kidney failure, congestive heart failure, adrenal insuffiency. Medical attention is required.

Answer by  Riley (765)

Dependent edema is a fluid accumulation in the tissues and it's influenced by gravity. One cause is being on your feet too long. Swelling should be decreased in the morning. It's usually in lower part of body.

Answer by  jajg2626 (104)

It needs to be treated right away. It should be treated with rubbing alcohol and other creams as well. Thus, that is why.

Answer by  mb (5482)

Edema is caused by a backup of the lymphatic system. These vessels drain the excess fluid from your body and return it to your circulatory system. If there is blockage in you lymph nodes you will experience swelling.

Answer by  crystal10 (65)

it is when fluid rushes to a limb or body part. The best way to reduce is eleavation and ice

Answer by  Moma123 (1043)

Excessive accumulation of lymphatic fluid in tissue or in an organ (fluid retention) causes swelling or edema. Swelling in leg,ankle or feet is called dependent edema. Heart problem, kidney problem, high intake of anti-imflamatory drugs, blood accumulation in feet while sitting for long hours can cause dependent edema.