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Edema : Symptoms

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The causes and severity of edema cover a wide spectrum, including: mild edema that accompanies female hormone imbalance during the menstrual cycle allergies in which the chemical histamine is released by the immune system , resulting in fluid leak...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Many ordinary factors can upset the balance of fluid in the body to cause edema, including: Immobility. The leg muscles normally contract and compress blood vessels to promote blood flow with walking or running. When these muscles are not used, bl...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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