Heritage Manor News: Symptoms of edema

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.) Edema is a condition where excess fluid accumulates in the body’s tissues, causing swelling. It can affect various parts of the body, including the legs, feet, ankles, face and lungs. Symptoms inclu...

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