What Is Peripheral Edema?
Peripheral edema belongs to tissue swelling (medical). Due to fluid accumulation and gravity, edema usually occurs in the lower limbs.
Peripheral edema
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- Successful treatment depends on control of the root cause. Severe edema can cause permanent nerve damage, leading to peripheral edema. In many cases, whether temporary or mild, the symptoms of edema can be resolved on their own, without converting to permanent damage.