What could be the causes for edema and lower leg cramping?

Answer by  djoek (122)

The most probable cause is a bad function of your veins, they can't get the blood up so fluid leaks out of them and causes edema. Leg cramping is also a symptom of varices. Another more serious cause is thrombosis, a bloodclot in your veins. This also causes redness in the leg.

Answer by  Amanda65 (1220)

There can be may causes for edema and lower leg cramping. This can include pregnancy, usually in the third trimester. Also other cardiovascular diseases can cause these symptoms. Changes in a person's lifestyle can also cause these symptoms, including changes in diet and activity level. These symptoms could be minor or serious, so you should contact your doctor.

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

There can be many causes for this problem. It can be as minor as standing too long or it could be more serious such as heart failure. A deep vein blood clot can also be the cause.

Answer by  Tiara (351)

It occurs when blood vessels in your body leak fluid caused by sitting in one position for too long, eating salty foods, pregnancy and even premenstrual signs and symptoms.

Answer by  debra207 (207)

Edema is swelling, which means excess fluid is being built up in the body. This may be due to diabetes or congestive heart failure or an excess in salt intake. The electrolytes in the body may be off kilter as well. Possibly get checked out for circulation problems.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

It can be caused from a number of different things or it could be a symptom of something else. You should go in and see your doctor there are tests thay can do that will tell them for sure what is causing it then they can treat it.

Answer by  ujwalraimjoshi (729)

swelling or excess pressure put on blood nerves due to accumulation of fluid is called edema. blockage of nerves or reactional movement of legs or excess pressureput on muscle are causes of cramping.