Peripheral edema is an uncommon problem in patients ... pre-capillary sphincters protects the capillary bed from increased systemic arterial pressures. The onset of persistent peripheral edema ...

The presence of edema at sites in addition to the scrotum warrants consideration of systemic causes of edema. These causes include liver failure, congestive cardiac failure, renal failure and ...

Sudden pain and swelling in your finger joints can be a result of an injury, infection, or systemic conditions like RA, PsA, lupus, and gout. The pain and swelling that occur are usually due to ...