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Generalized edema

Generalized edema: Introduction

Generalized edema: The occurrence of oedema all over the but particularly over the lower half of the legs. See free access online books about Generalized edema below. See detailed information below for a list of 18 causes of Generalized edema, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Generalized edema:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Generalized edema. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

See full list of 18 causes of Generalized edema

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Generalized edema: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Generalized edema, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Generalized edema Treatments

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Medications or substances causing Generalized edema:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Generalized edema as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

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Generalized edema: Comorbid Symptoms

Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms for Generalized edema may include these symptoms:

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Generalized edema

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Diagnostic Guides for Generalized edema

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Generalized edema from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Generalized edema. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Generalized edema

Medical Books Excerpts
  • Edema
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Edema
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • Edema
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Edema
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • Edema, generalized
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Edema, facial
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Edema
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
 

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Detailed list of causes of Generalized edema

The list below shows some of the causes of Generalized edema mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 18 causes of Generalized edema

How Common are these Causes of Generalized edema?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Generalized edema. Of the 18 causes of Generalized edema that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 0 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 3 causes are "common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 1 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 17 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 18 causes of Generalized edema

Conditions listing symptoms: Generalized edema:

The following list of conditions have 'Generalized edema' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

C

  • Congenital disorder of glycosylation type 2B ... generalized edema
  • Cor Triatriatum ... generalized edema

    E

  • Edema ... generalized edema

    H

  • Heart failure ... generalized edema
  • Hepatorenal tyrosinemia ... generalized edema

    L

  • Lung cancer ... fluid retention in upper body

    R

  • Right heart failure ... generalized edema

    S

  • Systemic Capillary Leak Syndrome ... generalized edema

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  • Causes of Generalized edema Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Generalized edema based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    Classifications of Generalized edema:

    Medical Conditions associated with Generalized edema:

    Swelling symptoms (3277 causes)

    Symptoms related to Generalized edema:

    Edema (122 causes), Swollen lymph nodes (382 causes), Abdominal swelling (448 causes), Swollen ankles (68 causes), Angioneurotic edema, Burns, Heart failure (49 causes), Myxoedema, Nephrotic syndrome, Pericardial effusion (8 causes), Chronic constrictive pericarditis, Renal failure (8 causes), I.V. infusions, I.V. feeding

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