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Edema
Edema: Contents
Edema: Introduction
Edema: Fluid retention in tissues. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Edema is available below.
Symptoms of Edema
See full list of 8 symptoms of Edema
Edema: Complications
Read more about complications of Edema.
Medical Textbooks Online about Edema
Medical Books Excerpts
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- "Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors" (2008)
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- "Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors" (2008)
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- "Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors" (2008)
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Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Wrongly Diagnosed with Edema?
- Misdiagnosis of Edema
- Failure to diagnose Edema
- Hidden causes of Edema (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
- Undiagnosed: Edema
Causes of Edema
See full list of 236 causes of Edema
More information about causes of Edema:
- Medications, drugs, or substances causing Edema (502 listings)
- Drug interactions causing Edema (332 listings)
- Underlying causes of Edema
- Edema as a complication caused by other conditions
- Edema as a symptom
- Medical news summaries relating to Causes of Edema
News Archives for Edema
Medical news articles related to Edema include:
Source: HealthDay News
Videos for Edema
Fluid Retention
Fluid retention is probably the most common side effect that people on Gleevec experience. Learn how to recognize it and how to help with some...
Too Much Water
While dehydration is a common concern for runners, especially during a marathon, experts now say that too much water can be worse. Learn the right...
Swollen Ankles and Heart Failure
Swollen ankles can be a symptom of heart failure but swelling can also be a result of factors unrelated to the heart so it's important to...
Water Fitness
A dip in the water fitness pool can expand your exercise options!
Patient Surveys for Edema
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Reseach about Edema
Visit our research pages for current research about Edema treatments.
Clinical Trials for Edema
The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.
Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Edema include:
- Steroid Injections Vs. Standard Treatment for Macular Edema Due to Retinal Blood Vessel Blockage - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Triamcinolone Acetonide
- Hand Edema in Burn Patients - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
- A Study of Denufosol Tetrasodium Intravitreal Injection in Subjects With Post Cataract Extraction Macular Edema - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - denufosol tetrasodium (INS37217) Intravitreal Injection
- XERECEPT (hCRF) for Patients Requiring Dexamethasone to Treat Edema Associated With Brain Tumors - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - XERECEPT (corticorelin acetate)
- XERECEPT (hCRF) for Primary Glioma Patients Requiring Dexamethasone to Treat Peritumoral Brain Edema - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - XERECEPT (corticorelin acetate)
- more trials...»
See full list of 107 Clinical Trials for Edema
Statistics for Edema
- Medical statistics for Edema
- Prevalence and incidence statistics for Edema
- Death and Mortality statistics for Edema
- Society statistics for Edema
Types of Edema
- Generalized edema
- Pulmonary edema
- Lymphedema
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See full list of 3 Types of Edema
Stories from Users Related to Edema
- Swelling & itching
- Fluid retention that causes swell at the waist and legs......Help!!!
- whole body swelling and edema help!!
- Acute Peripheral Edema (Ankle Swelling)
- Water retention everywhere!
- Itchy, redness, swelling...
- Signs of swelling , advice Please
- URGENT: Generalized Edema Killing Me
- What were you told about swelling?
- Bloating and water retention, doctors not helping.
- elbow fluid
- Private swelling, and I'm not a hypochondriac!
- Swelling and constipation
- abnominal swelling
- Swelling of Sternum?
- oedema
- IV site swelling
- vagianl swelling
- what is this swelling?
- Fever, pain, swelling, edema, help!!!
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Definitions of Edema:
Accumulation of an excessive amount of watery fluid in cells or intercellular tissues. - (Source - Diseases Database)
Swelling from excessive accumulation of serous fluid in tissue - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
Contents for Edema:
- Edema
- What is Edema?
- Online Medical Textbooks for Edema
- Prevalence and Incidence of Edema
- Videos related to Edema
- Types of Edema
- Causes of Edema
- Symptoms of Edema
- Diagnostic Tests for Edema
- Diagnosis of Edema
- Signs of Edema
- Complications of Edema
- Misdiagnosis of Edema
- Undiagnosed Edema
- Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Edema
- Misdiagnosis of Medication Causes of Edema
- Treatments for Edema
- Cure Research for Edema
- Deaths from Edema
- Death Statistics for Types of Edema
- Statistics about Edema
- Statistics by Country for Edema
- Medical News Summaries About Edema
- Hospital Statistics for Edema
- Articles about Edema
- Glossary for Edema
- Clinical Trials for Edema
- External links relating to Edema
- EDEMA, GENERALIZED (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- EDEMA, LOCALIZED (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- PERIORBITAL EDEMA (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- FEMORAL MASS OR SWELLING (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- SCROTAL SWELLING (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- TESTICULAR SWELLING (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- Periorbital Edema (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Peripheral Edema (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Edema (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- Periorbital Edema (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- Scrotal Swelling (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- PERIORBITAL AND FACIAL EDEMA (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- EDEMA OF THE EXTREMITIES (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- LYMPHADENOPATHY, GENERALIZED (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Edema, generalized (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Edema of the arm (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Edema of the leg (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Scrotal swelling (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Edema (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Pulmonary Edema (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Vesicles and Bullae, Generalized* (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Acute pulmonary edema (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Pulmonary edema (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Edema, generalized (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Edema of the arm (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Edema of the face (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Edema of the leg (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Scrotal swelling (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Edema (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Lymphadenopathy, Generalized (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Edema (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Scrotal Pain/Swelling (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Pulmonary edema (Handbook of Diseases)
- Edema, generalized (Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
- Edema, facial (Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
- Scrotal swelling (Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
- Edema, generalized (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Edema of the arm (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Edema of the face (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Edema of the leg (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Scrotal swelling (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Edema (The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
- Edema, generalized (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Edema of the arm (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Edema of the face (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Edema of the leg (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Scrotal swelling (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- PERIORBITAL AND FACIAL EDEMA (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- EDEMA OF THE EXTREMITIES (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- LYMPHADENOPATHY, GENERALIZED (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- It is likely worse to treat younginfants and toddlers with hypotonic intravenous (IV) fluid (D5 1/2 or D5 1/3), because hypo-osmotic fluids canlead to iatrogenic hyponatremia (Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)
- Obtain a contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) scan as the gold standard for diagnosing pancreaticnecrosis and peripancreatic fluid collections (Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)
- Use replacement fluids with appropriate electrolyte concentrations to replacethe fluids being lost (Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)
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