I suffer from edema
Edema is a buildup of fluid in the body, often visible as swelling in the legs, arms, or other parts of the body. This occurs when fluid is not properly drained through the lymphatic system or blood circulation. Edema can have various causes, such as impaired lymphatic function, an injury, or an underlying medical condition.
Symptoms of edema
Do you recognize one or more of the following symptoms of edema?
Swelling in the legs, ankles, feet, arms or hands;
Heavy or tight-feeling fabric;
Less freedom of movement in joints;
Pain or a feeling of pressure in the swollen area;
A dent in the skin after pressing the swelling.
Suffering from edema?
Don't walk around with complaints. Our physiotherapists are happy to help you reduce edema and improve your mobility. Our physiotherapists can help you:
What could be wrong?
There are several causes of jaw pain, including:
Lymphedema:
A disturbance of the lymphatic system that causes fluid retention, often after surgery or radiation.
Venous edema:
Caused by reduced blood flow in the veins, such as varicose veins.
Lipodermatosclerosis:
A condition in which inflammation and hardening of the skin occur due to chronic venous edema.
Hormonal or drug-related causes:
Some medications or hormonal changes can cause fluid retention.
Acute causes:
For example, after an injury, surgery or infection.
