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What Is Pedal Edema?

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Posted on Tue, 22 May 2018
Question: what is pedal edema
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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Fluid accumulation in the lower legs

Detailed Answer:
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Pedal edema is nothing but swelling of the toes and ankle with accumulation of fluids in the interstitial space. The reasons are many why this fluid accumulates.
What do you want to know about pedal edema. Since it is a large topic I wish to have specific questions if any.
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What Is Pedal Edema?

Brief Answer: Fluid accumulation in the lower legs Detailed Answer: Hi, Pedal edema is nothing but swelling of the toes and ankle with accumulation of fluids in the interstitial space. The reasons are many why this fluid accumulates. What do you want to know about pedal edema. Since it is a large topic I wish to have specific questions if any.