Dependent edema
Mildहिंदी: गले में सूजन · தமிழ்: குரல்வளை வீக்கம் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಧ್ವನಿಪೆಟ್ಟಿಗೆ ಊತ · తెలుగు: స్వరపేటిక వాపు · বাংলা: স্বরযন্ত্রের ফোলা · मराठी: स्वरयंत्राची सूज · ગુજરાતી: સ્વરયંત્રનો સોજો
About this condition
Prolonged standing or sitting, especially in hot weather, causes fluid to pool in feet and ankles. This is very common in India among shopkeepers, security guards, and office workers. Elevating legs, reducing salt intake, wearing compression stockings, and regular movement usually resolve the swelling.
Common symptoms
swollen feetswelling worsens by eveningimproves with leg elevationno pain
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When to see a doctor: if persists beyond 2 days
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Dependent edema?
swollen feet, swelling worsens by evening, improves with leg elevation, no pain.
When should I see a doctor?
if persists beyond 2 days
Is Dependent edema common in India?
Dependent edema is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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