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pitting edema

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pitting edema [′pid·iŋ ə′dē·mə]
(medicine)
Edema of such degree that the skin can be temporarily indented by pressure with the fingers.
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Physical examination disclosed orthopnea, dyspnea, bilateral jugular venous distention and bilateral pretibial pitting edema.
A rare cause of dilated cardiomyopathy; Alstrom syndrome/Dilate ... by Unlu, Cihan; Ustun, Ihsan; Akay, Fahrettin; Dogan, Umuttan / The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology (Anadolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi)
Pitting edema can be demonstrated by applying pressure to the swollen area by depressing the skin with a finger.
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You can also consult a doctor if you have a pitting edema where an indentation remains when you press the skin.
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