Symptoms of Edema

List of symptoms of Edema:

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Edema includes the 8 symptoms listed below:

• Water retention
• Generalized edema
• Puffiness
• Abdominal bloating
• Swelling
• Swollen feet
• Swollen ankles
• Swollen legs

Note that Edema symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Edema signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.

More ways to research these symptoms: To research other symptoms use the symptom center, or to research causes of more than one symptom in combination, try our multi-symptom search.

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Edema?

The list of other diseases or medical conditions that may be on the differential diagnosis list of alternative diagnoses for Edema includes:

• Acromegaly
• Obesity
• Weight Gain

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More about symptoms of Edema:

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Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms

Click on any of the symptoms below to see a full list of other causes including diseases, medical conditions, toxins, drug interactions, or drug side effect causes of that symptom.

• Abdominal bloating - see all causes of Abdominal swelling
• Generalized edema - see all causes of Generalized edema
• Swelling - see all causes of Swelling symptoms
• Swollen ankles - see all causes of Ankle swelling
• Swollen feet - see all causes of Foot swelling
• Swollen legs - see all causes of Leg swelling

Medical Books Online about Edema

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Symptoms of Edema: Online Medical Books

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Acute pulmonary edema: Signs and Symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

Dyspnea; orthopnea; coughing; tachycardia; tachypnea; crackles; jugular vein distention; diastolic gallop; cyanosis; confusion; frothy, bloody sputum; cold, clammy skin

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Pulmonary edema: Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

The early symptoms of pulmonary edema reflect interstitial fluid accumulation and diminished lung compliance: dyspnea on exertion, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, orthopnea, and coughing. Clinical features include tachycardia, tachypnea, dependent crackles, jugular vein distention, and a diastolic (S₃) gallop. With severe pulmonary edema, the alveoli and bronchioles may fill with fluid and intensify the early symptoms. Respiration becomes labored and rapid, with more diffuse crackles and coughing that produces frothy, bloody sputum. Tachycardia increases, and arrhythmias may occur. Skin becomes cold, clammy, diaphoretic, and cyanotic. Blood pressure falls and the pulse becomes thready as cardiac output falls.

Symptoms of severe heart failure with pulmonary edema may also include signs of hypoxemia, such as anxiety, restlessness, and changes in the patient’s level of consciousness.

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Pulmonary edema: Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)

Symptoms vary with the stage of pulmonary edema.

Early signs and symptoms

The early signs and symptoms of pulmonary edema reflect interstitial fluid accumulation and diminished lung compliance: exertional dyspnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, orthopnea, and coughing. Clinical features include tachycardia, tachypnea, dependent crackles, jugular vein distention, and a diastolic (S₃) gallop.

Later signs and symptoms

With severe pulmonary edema, the alveoli and bronchioles may fill with fluid and intensify the early signs and symptoms. Respiration becomes labored and rapid, with more diffuse crackles and coughing productive of frothy, bloody sputum. Tachycardia increases and arrhythmias may occur. The skin becomes cold, clammy, diaphoretic, and cyanotic. Blood pressure falls and the pulse becomes thready as cardiac output falls.

Symptoms of severe heart failure with pulmonary edema may also include depressed level of consciousness and confusion.

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Edema as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions

When considering symptoms of Edema, it is also important to consider Edema as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Edema may cause:

• Skin ulceration
• Weight gain
• Yellow nails

Edema as a symptom:

For a more detailed analysis of Edema as a symptom, including causes, drug side effect causes, and drug interaction causes, please see our Symptom Center information for Edema.

Medical articles and books on symptoms:

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About signs and symptoms of Edema:

The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Edema. This signs and symptoms information for Edema has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Edema signs or Edema symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Edema may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Edema symptoms.