Edema occurs when there is swelling caused by fluid trapped in the body’s tissues. There are many types of edema, including ...

The peripheral nervous system is the part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord. It consists of nerves that carry information between the central nervous system and the ...

Doctors treat diabetic macular edema (DME) in two ways. First, they tackle what's causing it, like high blood sugar or high blood pressure. Just keeping your levels close to normal can stop eye ...

Macular edema is swelling or fluid retention in a specialized part of the retina called the macula. The macula is located in the back of the eye and provides us with clear, central vision. It is the ...

Amlodipine, sold as a generic drug or as the Katerzia and Norvasc brands, often causes ankle edema. This is an abnormal swelling of tissues due to fluid buildup. Swollen feet are a common side effect ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) represents a significant global health burden, affecting millions of individuals worldwide, and its prevalence is significantly higher in individuals with known risk ...

Swollen ankles—sometimes also known as peripheral edema—occur when there is an abnormal build-up of fluid in the tissues of the lower legs. Anyone can develop swollen ankles, but older people, those ...

The central cornea gradually cleared during the first postoperative month while the peripheral superonasal corneal edema in the "uncovered" (by the displaced corneal graft) area remained (Figure 1).