edema

Pitting Edema vs. Non-Pitting Edema Edema is a medical term for swelling which occurs when small blood vessels leak fluid into nearby tissues. When the swollen skin is pressed with a finger and this may leave a pit in the skin, this is called pitting edema. When the swollen area is pressed and it doesn’t leave a pit in … Read more

When you apply pressure to the swollen area and this causes an indentation in the skin, this is called pitting edema. When the swollen area is pressed with a finger and this does not cause an indentation, it is called non-pitting edema. Normal hand (left) and hand with edema (right) Pitting and Non-Pitting Edema This … Read more