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.
A very common place to see edema is in the feet, ankles and lower legs. Edema is fluid build up which may occur in any part of your body. However, due of the effects of gravity, the fluid more commonly appears as painless swelling in the lower legs.ommon Causes of Peripheral Edema. As a person gets on in years, he or she is more likely to have a gathering of edema fluid in their lower legs when they stand or sit too long. They may also see a tightness and swelling the shoes and socks are removed at the end of the day.