There are several different edema types, each affecting various parts of the body and linked to distinct causes. Peripheral edema commonly affects the legs, feet, and ankles, though it can also ...

Read at the meeting of the Inter-State Postgraduate Medical Association of North America at Cleveland, October 20, 1933. Christian — Physician-in-Chlef, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital. For record and ...

Brain edema is a life-threatening condition where excess fluid causes the brain to swell. The primary medical treatment involves hyperosmolar agents like mannitol and hypertonic saline to draw fluid ...

Dear Doctor: I am a 76-year-old man who has dealt with edema in various intensities for several years. Now I have been diagnosed with early-stage congestive heart failure. I know I'm not the only ...

Edema, or fluid retention, does not always require treatment. However, a doctor will address any underlying causes and may prescribe medications such as furosemide or heparin to reduce fluids in the ...

Dear Doctor: I am a 76-year-old man who has dealt with edema in various intensities for several years. Now I have been diagnosed with early-stage congestive heart failure. I know I’m not the only ...

Read at the Annual Meeting of the Vermont State Medical Society at Rutland, October 17, 1935. Christian. Henry A. — Hersey Professor of Theory and Practice of Physic, Harvard University Medical School ...