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  1. Edema (American Academy of Family Physicians)
    What is edema? Edema (say: eh-dee-mah) is swelling or puffiness of parts of the body. It is caused by ... happen to anyone. Return to top What causes edema? Many things can cause edema. Sometimes gravity pulls ...
    familydoctor.org/.../home/articles/840.printerview.html - External Health Links
  2. Pulmonary Edema (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
    Pulmonary edema ARTICLE SECTIONS Definition Symptoms Causes When to seek medical advice Tests and diagnosis Complications Treatments and drugs ... them from absorbing oxygen — a condition called pulmonary edema. In most cases, heart problems cause pulmonary edema. ...
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  3. Edema (UpToDate)
    TOPIC OUTLINE DEFINITION SYMPTOMS CAUSES CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH EDEMA Venous insufficiency Pregnancy Premenstrual syndrome Drugs Kidney disease ... Patient information: Cirrhosis Approach to the adult with edema Pathophysiology and etiology of edema in adults Treatment ...
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  4. ClinicalTrials.gov: Edema From the National Institutes of Health (National Institutes of Health)
    clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition="Edema" - External Health Links
  5. Diabetic Retinopathy From the National Institutes of Health (National Eye Institute)
    ... be effective. How are diabetic retinopathy and macular edema detected? Diabetic retinopathy and macular edema are detected ... center of your eye. How is a macular edema treated? Macular edema is treated with laser surgery. ...
    www.nei.nih.gov/health/diabetic/retinopathy.asp - External Health Links
  6. Diuretics (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
    ... conditions, such as high blood pressure, glaucoma and edema. Find out more about this class of medication. ... of conditions, such as: Heart failure Tissue swelling (edema) Polycystic ovary syndrome Certain kidney disorders, such as ...
    www.mayoclinic.com/print/diuretics/HI00030/METHOD=print - External Health Links
  7. Essential Guide to Brain Tumors (National Brain Tumor Society) - Large PDF file
    ... the symptoms of the tumor. MEDICAL MANAGEMENT Brain Edema Brain tumors add mass within the skull. Tumors ... cells or tissue that can lead to cancer. edema Swelling caused by an excessive accumulation of fl ...
    www.braintumor.org/upload/contents/330/GuideFINAL2007.pdf - External Health Links
  8. New Onset Diabetes: A Guide for Kidney Transplant Recipients (National Kidney Foundation) - Large PDF file
    ... and brain to the rest of the body. Edema – Extra fluid in the body tissues, resulting in ... or site visitor and his/her physician. Macular edema – Diabetic macular edema is common in diabetics. The ...
    www.kidney.org/atoz/pdf/new_onset_diabetes.pdf - External Health Links
  9. Treating Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Guide for Therapy (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of America) - Links to PDF
    ... living (ADL). Active weight bearing exercises are emphasized. Edema is managed using specialized garments ( Jobst® garments, Isotoner® ... and AROM activities are also fundamental in managing edema. Elevation of the extremity can be effective; however ...
    www.rsds.org/pdf/ptotbrochure_604.pdf - External Health Links
  10. JAMA Patient Page: Heart Failure (American Medical Association)
    ... heartbeat, or dysrhythmia ) • Ankle or foot swelling ( pedal edema ) • Abdominal swelling ( ascites ) from excess fluid • Swollen jugular ... to look for cardiomegaly (an enlarged heart), pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs), or pleural effusion (collection ...
    jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/reprint/297/22/2548.pdf - External Health Links
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