Glossary for Idiopathic edema

• Cyclical edema syndrome: Periodic swelling or bloating that occurs in women while they are standing but disappears when they lie down. Excessive aldosterone hormone may cause the problem which tends do become worse in the period leading up to menstruation.
• Face swelling: Swelling affecting the face
• Foot swelling: Swelling of one or both feet
• Hand swelling: Swelling of one or both hands
• Menstruation: The passage of blood and uterine tissue through the vagina cyclically
• Obesity: An increase in the body weight greater than that required for normal function that is characterised by the accumulation of excessive fat
• Premenstrual syndrome: Condition with cyclic symptoms related to menstruation.
• Swelling symptoms: Symptoms causing swelling or enlargement.

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