Lower extremity edema older adults



Lower Extremity Edema is a typical, challenging-to-diagnose illness that frequently has a significant impact. The buildup of fluid in the lower legs, which may or may not also involve the feet, is known as lower extremity edema (pedal edema).

One of three pathways frequently results in lower extremity edema:

The first is venous edema, a fluid transfer from the veins to the interstitial space brought on by increased capillary permeability. The fluid shift may be brought on by venous illness or other systemic causes. The second condition is lymphatic edema, which builds up interstitial fluid rich in protein as a result of the blockage or malfunction of lymphatic outflow from the legs. Lipoedema, which is an accumulation of fluid in fat cells, is the third condition. These three mechanisms can work separately or together.

The main treatment factor is the edema's underlying etiology. Some illnesses may be cured by treatments

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