Ankle oedema. Close-up of the feet of a 75-year-old female patient with oedema of the ankles. Oedema is swelling caused by fluid accumulating in body tissues. Here,gravity has led to the swelling appearing in the ankles. It can be caused by several factors,including heart failure,kidney failure,cirrhosis of the liver and deficiencies in diet. Treatment is of the underlying cause,but the condition can be relieved with diuretic drugs | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Marazzi, Dr. P. |
Bildgröße: | 5120 px × 3417 px |
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