Why Ongoing Swelling Should Not Be Ignored

This page covers what edema can lead to, according to one source.

What the source says it can lead to

my.clevelandclinic.org links edema to circulation and to wounds. Edema causes decreased circulation and can lead to: Pressure wounds Wounds that heal slowly or don’t heal at all.

In plain order, edema causes decreased circulation and can lead to pressure wounds or wounds that heal slowly or not at all. Readers with a vein condition in the picture can compare against the Society for Vascular Surgery's chronic venous insufficiency page.

Watching the sequence

The chain starts with the swelling, so the swelling is the first thing to report.

Lymph flow as another source

A separate condition, lymphedema, is covered by the Society for Vascular Surgery on its lymphedema page.

What to track

Note any sore on a swollen leg and how long it takes to heal.

The first thing to do

Read the MedlinePlus edema overview, then book the appointment and bring your notes on the swelling and any sore.