A member asked:

When i press on my leg with finger the blood returns slowly, does it mean that i have edema?also my hands/(i have moderate pulmonary htn, related?)

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: the "sign" of edema is when a DEPRESSION occurs after pressing on the tissue and REMAINS after the pressure is relieved. (see illustration) Mild pulmonary hypertension would not produce such swelling... Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 11/28/2017

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