Gestational edema occurs in late pregnancy secondary to increased venous congestion in the legs caused by pressure exerted mechanically by the uterus onto the inferior vena cava and iliac veins.

Sporadic unexplained deaths from severe diabetic coma have recently been reported. Fitzgerald et al. 4 presented 3, and Greenaway and Read 3 4 fatal cases. In the past two years (1964–65) 4 ...

Cerebral Edema: Swelling in the brain due to traumatic injury, severe infections, diabetes, or electrolyte imbalances.

Edema can stem from a variety of medical conditions, including heart or kidney failure, liver disease, and lymphatic system obstructions. [iStockphoto] Have you ever noticed your shoes feeling a ...