Among teen drivers, those at especially high risk for motor vehicle crashes are: Males: In 2014, the motor vehicle death rate for male drivers and passengers ages 16 to 19 was two times that of their female counterparts. 1
1 Excess fluid that accumulates in the abdominal cavity is called ascites. 2  Edema of unknown cause occurs primarily in women. 3  Varicose veins or thrombophlebitis (a blood clot in an inflamed vein) of the deep veins in the legs causes edema that is localized to the legs.
4 Pitting and Non-Pitting Edema are Treatable. Edema is the swelling resulting from fluid accumulation in body tissues. It is most commonly found in the lower extremities (such as feet, ankles, and legs). Clinically, there are two different types of edema - pitting and non-pitting edema. Letâs find out the differences between pitting vs non pitting edema: