Leg swelling related to fluid buildup. Leg swelling caused by the retention of fluid in leg tissues is known as peripheral edema. It can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, the lymphatic system or the kidneys. Leg swelling isn't always a sign of a heart or circulation problem. You may often experience swelling due to fluid buildup from being overweight, being inactive, after sitting or standing for a long time, or wearing tight stockings. Factors related to fluid buildup include: Acute kidney failure.
Lois Lowry wrote Number the Stars along with many other books.
For the film based on the novel, see The Fault in Our Stars (film). For its soundtrack, see The Fault in Our Stars (soundtrack). The Fault in Our Stars is the sixth novel by author John Green, published in January 2012. The story is narrated by Hazel Grace Lancaster, a sixteen-year-old girl with cancer.