Oedema is a common finding in obesity and its cause is not always clear. Possible causes include impairment of cardiac, respiratory and/or renal function, chronic venous insufficiency and lymphatic ...

When we talk about protein intake through diet, it’s usually in the context of repairing and building tissues and muscles. However, low protein levels in the body can also result in other health ...

Plants that experience extremes in soil moisture may develop spots on their leaves, called “oedema” (also spelled “edema”). The spots may first appear as a blister or raised spot, particularly on the ...

So many people have reported to us with unexplained swelling of their bodies. In some cases, oedema has often been caused by organ damage or failure in the form of kidneys, liver or heart. It is, thus ...

Q: MY husband has pitting oedema and the doctor says there is no cure. Is this the case, and is it safe for him to take a long flight with this condition? A: OEDEMA is the medical term for swelling ...

Pedal oedema is the abnormal swelling of the feet and ankles caused by the accumulation of excess fluid in the tissues. It is not a standalone disease but a sign of an underlying medical condition ...

Dr Prathik Hegde, Consultant Orthopaedic, Bangalore Hospitals, Bangalore, explains that pedal oedema is a condition characterised by the accumulation of fluid in the tissues of the feet and ankles, ...

Unity Biotechnology has reported topline outcomes from its randomised Phase IIb ASPIRE study of intravitreal UBX1325 for diabetic macular oedema. The multi-centre trial is designed to evaluate the ...

Pedal oedema, the abnormal swelling of feet and ankles, signals underlying conditions like heart failure, liver cirrhosis, kidney disorders, or venous issues. Fluid accumulation occurs due to ...