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Edema in hands Report

Swelling, or edema, usually indicates the presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid in the intercellular tissue spaces of the body. It may be localized, due to venous or lymphatic obstruction or increased vascular permeability, or systemic, due to heart failure or renal disease.


What we've learned from patients who report Edema in hands

Symptom severities

Moderate
1
Mild
3
None
1

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Edema in hands

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Edema in hands
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Potassium chloride 2   Potassium chloride: 50%
Furosemide 2   Furosemide: 50%

Report created on May 25, 2012.