Edema is swelling caused by fluid retention-excess fluid is trapped in the body's tissues. In the UK/Ireland/Australasia and some other countries, the word is spelled oedema. Swelling caused by edema commonly occurs in the hands, arms, ankles, legs and feet.It is usually linked to the venous or lymphatic systems. Edema is normally caused by a more significant underlying disease or condition. 2  A number of medications appear to cause pedal edema (foot edema). 3  Lucentis (ranibizumab injection) is an FDA-approved treatment for diabetic macular edema.
Jimmy Carter, seated with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, makes statements at a Joint session of the United States Congress following the Camp David Accords.
Vice President Mike Pence to join March for Life. Vice President Mike Pence waves while walking with second lady Karen Pence near the White House during the 58th presidential inauguration parade in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2017. Vice President Mike Pence will join Friday's March for Life, a move from the White House considered historic by march organizers. President Ronald Reagan made a video for the march in 1988 and President George W. Bush called in to the march in 2008, but no president or vice president has spoken at the march before, according to a march spokeswoman.