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.
Cause of Ankle Edema / Ankle Swelling in One Leg. Conditions that result in leg edema only on one side are: âº Conditions that obstruct the flow of lymph: Like blood, lymph is a fluid that is carried by vessels called lymphatic vessels, which ultimately joins the blood. Obstruction of flow of lymph from the leg can result in a backlog, thereby resulting in edema.