When to go to the doctor for edema?
When to go to the doctor for edema?
Injury to the skin over swollen areas takes longer to heal and is more likely to become infected. Call your doctor immediately if you have any pain, redness, or heat in a swollen area; have an open sore; or experience shortness of breath or swelling of only one limb.
How to know if you have edema on your legs?
The skin over the swollen area might look stretched and shiny. Pushing in gently on the swollen area with your finger for at least 5 seconds and then removing your finger will leave a dimple in the skin. You may have trouble walking if your legs are swollen.
Is it permanent or temporary if you have edema?
Edema can be temporary or permanent, depending on its cause. Edema is treated according to the condition that is causing it.
What causes edema and what can be done about it?
Some drugs, such as medications that you are taking for your blood pressure or to control pain, may cause or worsen edema. An allergic reaction, severe inflammation, burns, trauma, clot (s), or poor nutrition can also cause edema.
When to go to the emergency room for edema?
Recently, about 3 weeks ago, the edema travelled up into her torso and her belly was much extended and she couldn’t bend her legs to do physical therapy anymore. Finally the doctor did a scan and called her to go to the emergency room immediately.
What are the symptoms of left untreated edema?
If left untreated, edema can cause: 1 Increasingly painful swelling. 2 Difficulty walking. 3 Stiffness. 4 Stretched skin, which can become itchy and uncomfortable. 5 Increased risk of infection in the swollen area. 6 (more items)
Some drugs, such as medications that you are taking for your blood pressure or to control pain, may cause or worsen edema. An allergic reaction, severe inflammation, burns, trauma, clot (s), or poor nutrition can also cause edema.
The skin over the swollen area might look stretched and shiny. Pushing in gently on the swollen area with your finger for at least 5 seconds and then removing your finger will leave a dimple in the skin. You may have trouble walking if your legs are swollen.