Table 1.
Common Causes of Leg Edema in the United States
Unilateral
Bilateral
Acute (<72 hours)
Chronic
Acute (<72 hours)
Chronic
Deep vein thrombosis
Venous insufficiency
Venous insufficiency
Pulmonary hypertension
Heart failure
Idiopathic edema
Lymphedema
Drugs
Premenstrual edema
Pregnancy
Obesity