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What is a peripheral edema in the body?
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Leg or arm swelling: Leg or arm swelling ( leg is more common because gravity pulls down the fluid to the lowest part of the body).
Answered 10/22/2011
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Swelling: Edema is the medical term for swelling. If it is termed peripheral it describes swelling in your extremities, arms, fingers, legs, toes etc. Good luck!
Answered 9/28/2016
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