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.
deep vein thrombosis, lymph system blockages, pregnancy, medications and other conditions could all be the cause of edema in the legs. ... Edema is a condition in which there is an excess of fluid in cavities or tissues of the body. It is the medical term used to describe swelling. ...