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==Overview== | |||
*[[Peripheral edema|Peripheral]] pitting edema, is the more common type, resulting from water retention. It can be caused by systemic diseases, pregnancy in some women, either directly or as a result of [[heart failure]], or local conditions such as [[varicose veins]], [[thrombophlebitis]], [[insect bites]], and [[dermatitis]]. | |||
*Non-pitting edema is observed when the indentation does not persist. It is associated with such conditions as [[lymphedema]], [[lipedema]] and [[myxedema]]. | |||
*Edema caused by malnutrition defines [[kwashiorkor]] (an acute form of childhood protein-energy malnutrition characterized by edema, irritability, anorexia, ulcerating dermatoses, and an enlarged liver with fatty infiltrates. The insufficient protein consumption, but with sufficient calorie intake, distinguishes it from [[marasmus]]. Kwashiorkor cases occurs in areas of famine or poor food supply. Cases in the developed world are rare.) | |||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
===Life Threatening Causes=== | ===Life Threatening Causes=== | ||
*[[Anaphylaxis]] | *[[Anaphylaxis]] |
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Overview
- Peripheral pitting edema, is the more common type, resulting from water retention. It can be caused by systemic diseases, pregnancy in some women, either directly or as a result of heart failure, or local conditions such as varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, insect bites, and dermatitis.
- Non-pitting edema is observed when the indentation does not persist. It is associated with such conditions as lymphedema, lipedema and myxedema.
- Edema caused by malnutrition defines kwashiorkor (an acute form of childhood protein-energy malnutrition characterized by edema, irritability, anorexia, ulcerating dermatoses, and an enlarged liver with fatty infiltrates. The insufficient protein consumption, but with sufficient calorie intake, distinguishes it from marasmus. Kwashiorkor cases occurs in areas of famine or poor food supply. Cases in the developed world are rare.)
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
- Anaphylaxis
- Bee sting
- Burns
- Carbon monoxide
- Crush syndrome
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Eclampsia
- Electric shock
- Gas gangrene
- Hereditary angioedema
- Malignant hyperthermia
- Metabolic poisons
- Mushroom poisoning
- Myocardial infarction
Common Causes
- Acute glomerulonephritis
- Calcium channel blockers
- Cellulitis
- Cirrhosis
- Congestive heart failure
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Diabetes
- Foot sprain
- Hormonal contraceptives
- Idiopathic
- Leg trauma
- Lymphedema
- Minoxidil
- Nephrotic syndrome