Edema: What Is, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Updated on February 9, 2025

What is Edema?

Edema, or water retention, is a well-being issue resulting from an anomalous amassing of water within the tissues. On the other hand, the skin or surface of the body gets a sudden swell in a few regions, which may include hands, feet, toes, fingers, or somewhere else. The Greek word οῐδημα, which implies swelling, is the beginning of the term "edema."

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