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Swelling in legs 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 Swelling in legs

Symptom severities

Severe
15
Moderate
19
Mild
13
None
12

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Swelling in legs

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Swelling in legs
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Jobst Compression Stockings 1   Jobst Compression Stockings: 2%
NuStep T5xr 1   NuStep T5xr: 2%
Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ 1   Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ: 2%

Report created on May 25, 2012.