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.
FAS | Nuke | Guide | USA | C3I |||| Index | Search |. Camp David Presidential Retreat Site. Located 70 miles from the White House in the Catoctin Mountains of Maryland, Camp David was established in 1942 as a place for the President to relax and entertain.