What causes venous edema?
There are many causes of edema, such as standing or sitting for long periods of time, physical inactivity, chronic venous disease, lymphedema, heredity, pregnancy, surgery, and trauma.
Edemas of venous origin develop when venous valves don’t close properly and blood stagnates in the veins, thereby preventing the blood vessels from properly functioning.
For an affected person, there is often no visible difference between venous edema and lymphedema. In any case, if you experience swelling, you should visit your doctor for correct diagnosis and treatment.