Edema is caused by the retention of excess fluid within the body's tissues. The symptoms of edema normally develop gradually over time. Approximately 4.4 million people in the US have developed edema. The three most common types of edema are peripheral, cerebral and eye edema.
Mother's Day (United States) Mother's Day in the United States is an annual holiday celebrated on the second Sunday in May. Mother's Day recognizes mothers, motherhood and maternal bonds in general, as well as the positive contributions that they make to society. It was established by Anna Jarvis, with the first official Mother's Day was celebrated at St. Andrew's Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia on May 10, 1908.
In Bolivia the day is commemorated on May 27. The history of Motherâs Day in Bolivia is linked to the Battle of Coronilla (May 27, 1812). During the Bolivian War of Independence, many female freedom fighters were killed. Thus, the day is both in honor of mothers and Bolivian women.