Patient was educated on the measures to take for better management of edema as follows: Avoid standing for prolonged periods of time. In prolonged standing or sitting positions with legs in the dependent position, gravity acts as a major factor in development of edema, especially bilateral lower extremities. Rest with the feet elevated above your heart level. Frequent change of position along with elevation of legs above the heart level, while resting, can help resolve [...]

Patient was educated on the measures to take for better management of edema as follows: Limit salt intake Low sodium in the blood leads to less fluid holding in the circulation and so, result in reduced pressure in the capillaries. This will lead to less amount of fluid filtered in the capillaries and consequently, reduces edema. Have a regular routine of exercise in your daily activity schedule. Regular exercise with effective muscle contractions with promote [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the grading of edema as follows: Patient was instructed upon applying pressure on his extremity at the site of swelling and hold the pressure for 5 seconds. Pitting edema results in indentation that can last for a few seconds. Depending on the extent of indentation and the length of time it persists, pitting edema can be graded. Grading scale is as follows: Grade 1+: Mild pitting of about 2 mm or [...]

Patient was educated on non-pitting edema as follows: This is the type of edema, which does not leave any indentation, after applying gentle pressure to the site of swelling with a finger and holding the pressure for 5 seconds. This type of edema is not merely due to fluid accumulation, but also due to accumulation of some proteins that like to keep fluid with them. The accumulation of these proteins, such as, albumin, will attract [...]

Patient was educated on pitting edema as follows: Pitting edema can be demonstrated by applying gentle pressure to the site of swelling with a finger and holding the pressure for 5 seconds. This results in indentation that can last for a few seconds. Depending on the extent of indentation and the length of time it persists, pitting edema can be graded. The higher the grade of pitting, the more serious the disease process is with [...]