Oedema means an abnormal or excessive accumulation of fluid in the tissue spaces of the body.
PITTING EDEMA: Subcutaneous edema leads to Pitting edema i.e. it is recognized by digital pressure. eg-Congestion, Hypoalbuminemia
NON-PITTING EDEMA: seen in
Filariasis (Elephantiasis)
Myxoedema
Scleredema, Scleroderma
Milroy’s disease
CAUSES OF GENERALISED EDEMA–
Congestive Heart Failure
Liver Cirrhosis
Nephrotic syndrome
Epidemic Dropsy
Myxoedema
Malnutrition (Starvation)
Anemia
CAUSES OF LOCALISED EDEMA-
Filariasis
Abscess
Snake and Insect bite
Angioedema
Varicose Veins
Pregnancy
Milroy’s disease (hereditary lymphoedema)