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» Edema and Lymphedema
   Article will help you distinguish between the two, factors responsible for their formation, the treatment options available, and the implications for bodyworkers.
   http://www.massageandbodywork.com/Articles/DecJan2005/edema.html

» HeartCenterOnline: Edema
   Answers to your questions about this condition. Free registration required to view the majority of material.
   http://heart.healthcentersonline.com/signssymptoms/edema.cfm

» InteliHealth: Edema
   Symptoms, diagnosis, expected duration, prevention, treatment, and prognosis.
   http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/9883.html

» MedicineNet - Edema
   Explains the observable swelling in certain parts of the body. Includes causes and diuretic treatments.
   http://www.medicinenet.com/edema/article.htm

» MedlinePlus: Swelling
   Defines this condition, alternative names, considerations, common causes, and provides an illustration.
   http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003103.htm

» Oedema
   Describes the difference between bilateral and unilateral cases, including the conditions that can result from long-term swelling.
   http://www.latrobe.edu.au/podiatry/vascular/oedema.html

» Patient Information: Edema
   Provides a general overview and details of symptoms, associated conditions and treatment.
   http://www.uptodate.com/patients/content/topic.do?topicKey=kidn_dis/4639

» Pedal Edema
   Leg or ankle swelling often misdiagnosed as heart failure. Includes several photographs with underlying causes.
   http://meded.ucsd.edu/isp/1994/im-quiz/pededema.htm

» Tissue Edema and General Principles of Transcapillary Fluid Exchange
   Explains how this condition occurs, factors precipitating it, prevention, and treatment.
   http://www.cvphysiology.com/Microcirculation/M010.htm

» Treatment of Edema
   Discusses the major causes, pathophysiology, diuretic drugs, and resistance to these medications. By the American Academy of Family Physicians.
   http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050601/2111.html