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Font Size A A A 1 2 3 ... Next» (Page 1 of 11) Glossary Edema Heart Disease (Coronary Artery Disease) Slideshow Pictures Slideshow: Atrial Fibrillation Causes, Tests, and Treatment Take the Heart Disease Quiz! Edema Overview Edema Causes Edema Symptoms When to Seek Medical Care Exams and Tests Self Care at Home Medical Treatment Follow-up Prevention Outlook Edema Overview Edema (or Oedema) is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in certain tissues within the body. The accumulation of fluid may be under the skin - usually in dependent areas such as the legs (peripheral edema, or ankle edema), or it may accumulate in the lungs (pulmonary edema). The location of edema can provide the health care practitioner the first clues in regard to the underlying cause of the fluid accumulation. Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 8/4/2015 Medical Author: Ruchi Mathur, MD, FRCP(C) Medical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor Next Page: Edema Causes» 1 2 3 ... Next» (Page 1 of 11) Glossary Edema Topic Guide Must Read Articles Related to Edema Cirrhosis Cirrhosis is a scarring of the learn more >> Congestive Heart Failure Congestive heart failure, or CHF, is a condition in which a person's heart is failing and it can't pump enough blood and oxygen to the body's tissues. Sometimes...learn more >> Lymphedema Lymphedema is the swelling of one or more of the legs and arms caused by poor function of the lymphatic system. There are two classifications of learn more >> See the Entire Edema Topic Guide » Patient Comments & Reviews The eMedicineHealth doctors ask about Edema: Edema - Effective Treatments What kinds of treatments have been effective for your edema? View 6 Comments Share Your Story Edema - Cause What was the cause of your edema? View 7 Comments Share Your Story