Listed below are some of the causes of Ankle Edema, besides the excess retention of fluid in the cells. - Poor diet consisting of carbohydrates and a lot of salt. - Overdose of laxatives, drugs and diuretics. - Birth control or hormone replacement therapy pills. - PMS and pregnancy.
A cloudy or white nasal mucus may signal a cold. Large amounts of yellow or green mucus tend to be a sign of bacterial infection. Occasionally, mucus takes on a brownish hue when it's tinged with a little blood, or possibly from the nostrils of heavy smokers or people exposed to lots of pollutants.
Nasal congestion, or stuffy nose, is a term that refers to the obstruction to the flow of air in and out of the nose.In contrast, the term  runny nose  refers to a discharge (fluid) coming from the nasal passages.asal congestion most commonly is the result of inflammation and swelling of the lining tissues of the nasal passages and sinuses. Less commonly, anatomical obstructions (for example, a deviated nasal septum, foreign bodies) may lead to nasal congestion.