Edema (American English), dem sanso spell amoedema (Commonwealth English), wey dem sanso know am asfluid retention,swelling,dropsy denhydropsy, be de build-up of fluid insyd de body ein tissue.[1][2] Most commonly, de legs anaa arms be affected.[1] Symptoms fi include skin wey dey feel tight, de area dey feel heavy, den joint stiffness.[1] Oda symptoms dey depend on de underlying cause.[3]
Causes fi include venous insufficiency, heart failure, kidney problems, low protein levels, liver problems, deep vein thrombosis, infections, kwashiorkor, angioedema, certain medications, den lymphedema.[1][3] E sanso fi occur insyd immobile patients (stroke, spinal cord injury, aging), anaa plus temporary immobility such as prolonged sitting anaa standing, den duringmenstruation anaapregnancy.[1] De condition be more concerning if e start suddenly, anaa pain anaa shortness of breath be present.[3]
Treatment dey depend on de underlying cause.[3] If de underlying mechanism dey involve sodium retention, decreased salt intake den a diuretic fi be used.[3] Elevating de legs den support stockings fi be useful for edema of de legs.[4] Older people be more commonly affected.[4] De word be from de Ancient Greekοἴδημαoídēma wey dey mean 'swelling'.[5]
