Edema disease

Edema disease - (outdated name) refers to a group of diseases of the lower extremities, characterized by their swelling, as well as those that disrupt their normal anatomical structure. Edema develops after infections, as a result of injuries or circulatory disorders. These may include thrombosis, diabetic angiopathy, and inflammation of peripheral vessels. Diseases represented by edematous disease are manifested by swelling of both one and both legs.

It can be noted that older people are most often susceptible to developing edematous disease. This is due to age-related changes in metabolism and damage to microcirculatory vessels. The disease progresses very