Edema
An abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin, or in one or more cavities of the body.
What is Edema?
Edema is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Edema that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Edema
The following conditions have been associated with Edema. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric aciduria
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AGel amyloidosis
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Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome 7
Any Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the IFIH1 gene.
Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome 9
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American trypanosomiasis
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Antisynthetase syndrome
Antisynthetase syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Bacterial toxic-shock syndrome
Bacterial toxic-shock syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Beta-ketothiolase deficiency
Beta-ketothiolase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
CINCA syndrome
CINCA syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, axonal, Type 2HH
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, axonal, Type 2HH is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Edema is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.