Edema
Current as of: June 26, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson, MD – Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine
Edema is the abnormal buildup of fluid in a part of the body, which can cause swelling and pain. Some causes of edema include: Inactivity. Swelling of the ankles during a long airplane trip is an example of edema caused by inactivity. Diseases such as heart failure. If the left side of the heart is damaged, it can cause…