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AYURVEDIC HEALTH REMEDIES
EDEMA
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Are you prone to a problem with 'Edema'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Blood and Circulation by taking the free blood and circulation quiz: AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON EDEMAEdematic swelling can result from stagnant circulation or low osmotic pressure in the blood compared to cells. Circulation becomes stagnant in Kapha dosha when the blood is too thick and sweet. "Sweet" blood means blood that is rich in sugars, fats, proteins, or sodium. Sugar and sodium in the blood creates low osmotic pressure, pulling water from cells and obstructing the kidney's ability to drain excess water.ARE YOU NEW TO AYURVEDA? GET THE BASICSWHAT HAS ALREADY HELPED YOU HEAL EDEMA?Improve the accuracy of your recommendations by letting us know what is working.DIET REMEDIES FOR 'EDEMA'
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| BIOCHARACTERISTIC | CONDITION IN YOUR BODY |
|---|---|
DRY
Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.
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 Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Dry' guna |
LIQUEFIED
Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
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Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Liquefied' guna |
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DIURETIC
Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.
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ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 2
EDEMA IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE 2 - AFFECTING BLOOD & EMOTIONSAffecting Blood: Initially, imbalances are localized, often in the digestive tract. As an imbalance grows, it starts to affect your body systemically, via the blood. If you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are starting to spread, have entered the bloodstream, and are now systemic. Pay particular attention to the biocharacteristics, tastes, and doshas out of balance systemically, so you know how to strengthen your body as a whole, and reduce physical stress on your organs. At this stage of imbalance you will begin to experience generalized discomfort, imbalanced emotions, and may develop sensitivities to temperature. It may take several weeks of strict adherence to a specific remedial diet to clear blood level imbalances. Blood cleansing herbs may reduce symptoms. A several day cleanse may shorten the recovery time.
AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS
According to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Edema'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced.
Symptoms Tell A Story
The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics. If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.| BIOCHARACTERISTIC | DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE? |
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| KAPHA | FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Kapha' dosha. |
GOOEY
Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Gooey' guna. |
OILY
In Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Oily' guna. |
TOXIC
A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Toxic' guna. |
SALTY
Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Salty' taste. |
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Are you prone to a problem with 'Edema'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Blood and Circulation by taking the free blood and circulation quiz:
RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS
The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Edema'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.Tongue Coating
Excess saliva
Risk Factor: 30% more often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
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Eyes
Watery Eyes
Risk Factor: 50% more often
Complication: +1.5 times as often
Complication: +1.5 times as often
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Circulation
Heaviness in heart area
Risk Factor: 70% more often
Complication: +1.7 times as often
Complication: +1.7 times as often
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Atherosclerosis
Risk Factor: 250% more often
Complication: +3.5 times as often
Complication: +3.5 times as often
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Water Regulation
Water Retention
Risk Factor: 160% more often
Complication: +2.7 times as often
Complication: +2.7 times as often
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Feet or Ankles Swelling
Risk Factor: 220% more often
Complication: +3.5 times as often
Complication: +3.5 times as often
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Red Blood Cells
High Blood Pressure
Risk Factor: 110% more often
Complication: +2.1 times as often
Complication: +2.1 times as often
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Complexion Type
Puffy / swollen skin
Risk Factor: 250% more often
Complication: +3.7 times as often
Complication: +3.7 times as often
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Thyroid & Metabolism
Low metabolism
Risk Factor: 70% more often
Complication: +1.5 times as often
Complication: +1.5 times as often
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Heart
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Risk Factor: 430% more often
Complication: +5.3 times as often
Complication: +5.3 times as often
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Cardiac Insufficiency
Risk Factor: 330% more often
Complication: +4.5 times as often
Complication: +4.5 times as often
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Lymph / Blood Plasma
Blood thick / Congested lymph
Risk Factor: 220% more often
Complication: +3.3 times as often
Complication: +3.3 times as often
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Kidney
Chronic Kidney Disease / Renal Disease
Risk Factor: 230% more often
Complication: +2.3 times as often
Complication: +2.3 times as often
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Biocharacteristics of 2,527 People Reporting Edema
On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Edema were more aggravated than 94% of other symptoms. From the 2,527 people who reported Edema in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:BIOCHARACTERISTIC
AVG CLIENT LEVEL %
%CASES (#)
#IMBALANCE
Salty Sign
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100.0%
63.3% (1,600)
7,179 have Salty constitution
Kapha Sign
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99.9%
50.4% (1,273)
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Gooey Sign
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99.9%
33.4% (844)
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Toxic Sign
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99.6%
47.2% (1,193)
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Oily Sign
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99.4%
42.1% (1,063)
9,587 have Oily constitution
98.6%
39.8% (1,005)
9,650 have Sweet constitution
94.9%
42.1% (1,064)
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Pungent
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26.8%
8.7% (221)
6,802 have Pungent constitution
22.7%
23.0% (582)
7,949 have Hot constitution
17.6%
23.9% (604)
10,540 have Pitta constitution
8.1%
21.8% (552)
7,528 have Sour constitution
6.3%
21.9% (553)
8,107 have Cold constitution
Difficult
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3.3%
39.1% (988)
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Bitter
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2.5%
13.1% (331)
8,626 have Bitter constitution
1.1%
19.3% (488)
11,554 have Vata constitution
Astringent
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0.8%
17.1% (433)
8,068 have Astringent constitution
0.7%
13.7% (346)
9,009 have Dry constitution
Risk Factors of Edema
Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Edema.
Overall, 6.96% of people surveyed in this research study reported Edema.
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SYMPTOM (Cases)
Cases With Both
% Reporting This
Increase from 6.96%
Review These Common Risk Factors
Feel underweight (2358)
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91
3.9%
40% less often
Feel overweight (25362)
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2113
8.3%
20% more often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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586
3%
60% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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1591
9.5%
40% more often
Male (1336)
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53
4%
40% less often
Female (26227)
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1953
7.4%
10% more often
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) (194)
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72
37.1%
430% more often
Cardiac Insufficiency (139)
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42
Small number of cases
30.2%
330% more often
Puffy / swollen skin (3944)
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969
24.6%
250% more often
Atherosclerosis (189)
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46
Small number of cases
24.3%
250% more often
Chronic Kidney Disease / Renal Disease (242)
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56
23.1%
230% more often
Feet or Ankles Swelling (8846)
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2002
22.6%
220% more often
Blood thick / Congested lymph (1069)
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241
22.5%
220% more often
Stroke (from clot) (139)
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31
Small number of cases
22.3%
220% more often
Neuralgia (784)
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173
22.1%
220% more often
Enlarged Spleen (328)
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70
21.3%
210% more often
Non-healing sore / ulcer (816)
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169
20.7%
200% more often
Liver Sore (883)
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179
20.3%
190% more often
Liver Degeneration (200)
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40
Small number of cases
20%
190% more often
Swollen lymph nodes - hips (899)
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176
19.6%
180% more often
Gout (451)
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88
19.5%
180% more often
Swollen joints (2624)
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511
19.5%
180% more often
Rheumatic Fever (146)
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28
Small number of cases
19.2%
180% more often
Oozing Sores on Skin (292)
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56
19.2%
180% more often
Puffy hands (5957)
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1134
19%
170% more often
Chronic Infection (1413)
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268
19%
170% more often
Insulin Resistance (2202)
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418
19%
170% more often
Emphysema (124)
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23
Small number of cases
18.5%
170% more often
Sleep Apnea (2359)
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427
18.1%
160% more often
Water Retention (10907)
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1940
17.8%
160% more often
Lumps on Surface of Belly (713)
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126
17.7%
150% more often
Brown sclera (white part of eyes) (176)
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31
Small number of cases
17.6%
150% more often
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (227)
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39
Small number of cases
17.2%
150% more often
Painful rash (516)
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89
17.2%
150% more often
Gastric bypass surgery (437)
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75
17.2%
150% more often
Diuretics to lose weight (2085)
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355
17%
140% more often
Puffy face (6516)
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1102
16.9%
140% more often
Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II) (1568)
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263
16.8%
140% more often
Trauma-induced overeating (1603)
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267
16.7%
140% more often
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed (1038)
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172
16.6%
140% more often
High Blood Sugar (1860)
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309
16.6%
140% more often
Swollen lymph nodes (2365)
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388
16.4%
140% more often
Fatty deposits/lipoma (2372)
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387
16.3%
130% more often
Fibromyalgia (3094)
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502
16.2%
130% more often
Fatty Liver (2700)
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438
16.2%
130% more often
Heart Attack (188)
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30
Small number of cases
16%
130% more often
Blood or pus in mucus (462)
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73
15.8%
130% more often
Joint pain after eating (712)
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111
15.6%
120% more often
Nerve Damage (293)
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45
Small number of cases
15.4%
120% more often
Duodenal Ulcer (373)
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57
15.3%
120% more often
Wheezing (2488)
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381
15.3%
120% more often
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting) (1259)
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192
15.3%
120% more often
Boils (1160)
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177
15.3%
120% more often
Osteoarthritis (3252)
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494
15.2%
120% more often
Gallbladder Inflammation (1070)
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163
15.2%
120% more often
Urinary incontinence (3117)
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472
15.1%
120% more often
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) (2279)
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342
15%
120% more often
Skin Infection (608)
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91
15%
120% more often
Gallstones / Attack (1914)
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285
14.9%
110% more often
High Triglycerides (3447)
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514
14.9%
110% more often
Pancreatitis (498)
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74
14.9%
110% more often
Dysentery (203)
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30
Small number of cases
14.8%
110% more often
Weakness / Debility (3964)
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586
14.8%
110% more often
Impacted Fecal Matter (1293)
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189
14.6%
110% more often
Hyperparathyroid (166)
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24
Small number of cases
14.5%
110% more often
Skin growths - other (619)
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90
14.5%
110% more often
Ankle pain (4184)
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603
14.4%
110% more often
Difficulty expectorating (1399)
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200
14.3%
110% more often
Fever (Current) (294)
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42
Small number of cases
14.3%
110% more often
General Inflammation (8849)
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1267
14.3%
110% more often
High Blood Pressure (5699)
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817
14.3%
110% more often
Swollen lymph nodes - arm pits (2014)
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289
14.3%
110% more often
Rheumatoid Arthritis (1204)
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171
14.2%
100% more often
Intestinal Obstruction (352)
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50
14.2%
100% more often
Purpura (429)
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61
14.2%
100% more often
Defensive (225)
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32
Small number of cases
14.2%
100% more often
Staph infection (1066)
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150
14.1%
100% more often
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) (4107)
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579
14.1%
100% more often
Hot / Burning Feet (3220)
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454
14.1%
100% more often
Radiation (Current or Past) (486)
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68
14%
100% more often
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (1627)
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227
14%
100% more often
Gray sclera (white part of eye) (231)
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32
Small number of cases
13.9%
100% more often
Poor discernment of temperature (1393)
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193
13.9%
100% more often
Past Chemotherapy (447)
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62
13.9%
100% more often
Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc (3400)
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473
13.9%
100% more often
Prolapsed Uterus (769)
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106
13.8%
100% more often
Fecal Incontinence (1138)
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157
13.8%
100% more often
Guarding area of pain (886)
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122
13.8%
100% more often
Pneumonia (2799)
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385
13.8%
100% more often
Abdominal surgery (1336)
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183
13.7%
100% more often
Scabies (211)
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29
Small number of cases
13.7%
100% more often
Croup (176)
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24
Small number of cases
13.6%
100% more often
Chronic Fungus infection (2556)
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345
13.5%
90% more often
Autoimmune Disorders (5726)
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770
13.4%
90% more often
Carbuncle (209)
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28
Small number of cases
13.4%
90% more often
Avoid social events due to appearance (7275)
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977
13.4%
90% more often
Prolapsed Bladder (690)
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92
13.3%
90% more often
Muscles heavy / tired (6435)
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857
13.3%
90% more often
Exercise aggravates symptoms (5106)
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678
13.3%
90% more often
Colon surgery (416)
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55
13.2%
90% more often
Laryngitis (906)
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120
13.2%
90% more often
Complications of Those Reporting Edema
In this research study, people who report Edema were likely to report the following:
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CASES WITH BOTH
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NORMALLY
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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192
+4.6 times
8%
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Puffy / swollen skin
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969
+3.7 times
38%
10.17% (3,944 cases)
Feet or Ankles Swelling
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2002
+3.5 times
79%
22.82% (8,846 cases)
Blood thick / Congested lymph
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241
+3.3 times
10%
3% (1,069 cases)
Non-healing sore / ulcer
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169
+3.1 times
7%
2.25% (816 cases)
Liver Sore
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179
+3.0 times
7%
2.35% (883 cases)
Insulin Resistance
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418
+2.9 times
17%
5.8% (2,202 cases)
Puffy hands
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1134
+2.8 times
45%
15.87% (5,957 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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183
+2.8 times
7%
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Chronic Infection
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268
+2.8 times
11%
3.94% (1,413 cases)
Neuralgia
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173
+2.8 times
7%
2.54% (784 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes - hips
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176
+2.7 times
7%
2.58% (899 cases)
Water Retention
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1940
+2.7 times
77%
28.5% (10,907 cases)
Painful rash
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89
+2.6 times
4%
1.51% (516 cases)
Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II)
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263
+2.6 times
10%
3.79% (1,568 cases)
Swollen joints
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511
+2.6 times
20%
7.66% (2,624 cases)
Lumps on Surface of Belly
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126
+2.6 times
5%
1.93% (713 cases)
Fibromyalgia
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502
+2.6 times
20%
7.84% (3,094 cases)
Puffy face
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1102
+2.5 times
44%
17.32% (6,516 cases)
Fatty Liver
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438
+2.5 times
17%
6.76% (2,700 cases)
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed
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172
+2.4 times
7%
2.86% (1,038 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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1416
+2.4 times
56%
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Sleep Apnea
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427
+2.4 times
17%
6.97% (2,359 cases)
Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc
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473
+2.4 times
19%
7.8% (3,400 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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678
+2.4 times
27%
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Skin growths - other
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90
+2.4 times
4%
1.68% (619 cases)
Gastric bypass surgery
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75
+2.4 times
3%
1.26% (437 cases)
Trauma-induced overeating
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267
+2.4 times
11%
4.62% (1,603 cases)
Skin Infection
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91
+2.4 times
4%
1.7% (608 cases)
Fatty deposits/lipoma
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387
+2.3 times
15%
6.41% (2,372 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes
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388
+2.3 times
15%
6.44% (2,365 cases)
Pancreatitis
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74
+2.3 times
3%
1.3% (498 cases)
177
+2.3 times
7%
3.08% (1,160 cases)
High Triglycerides
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514
+2.3 times
20%
8.88% (3,447 cases)
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS)
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342
+2.3 times
14%
6.22% (2,279 cases)
Gallstones / Attack
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285
+2.2 times
11%
4.95% (1,914 cases)
Difficulty expectorating
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200
+2.2 times
8%
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Osteoarthritis
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494
+2.2 times
20%
9.08% (3,252 cases)
Diuretics to lose weight
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355
+2.2 times
14%
6.42% (2,085 cases)
88
+2.1 times
3%
1.4% (451 cases)
High Blood Sugar
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309
+2.1 times
12%
5.62% (1,860 cases)
Hirsutism
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171
+2.1 times
7%
3.29% (1,304 cases)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
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579
+2.1 times
23%
10.87% (4,107 cases)
Guarding area of pain
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122
+2.1 times
5%
2.38% (886 cases)
Poor discernment of temperature
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193
+2.1 times
8%
3.82% (1,393 cases)
Gallbladder Inflammation
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163
+2.1 times
6%
2.9% (1,070 cases)
High Blood Pressure
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817
+2.1 times
32%
15.48% (5,699 cases)
Gallbladder Removed
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402
+2.0 times
16%
7.83% (3,116 cases)
Hot / Burning Feet
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454
+2.0 times
18%
8.83% (3,220 cases)
Impacted Fecal Matter
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189
+2.0 times
7%
3.44% (1,293 cases)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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171
+2.0 times
7%
3.45% (1,204 cases)
Urinary incontinence
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472
+2.0 times
19%
9.38% (3,117 cases)
General Inflammation
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1267
+2.0 times
50%
24.77% (8,849 cases)
Blood or pus in mucus
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73
+2.0 times
3%
1.49% (462 cases)
Wheezing
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381
+2.0 times
15%
7.51% (2,488 cases)
Shortness of Breath
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843
+2.0 times
33%
16.54% (6,434 cases)
Chronic Fungus infection
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345
+2.0 times
14%
7.02% (2,556 cases)
Staph infection
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150
+2.0 times
6%
3.01% (1,066 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes - arm pits
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289
+2.0 times
11%
5.54% (2,014 cases)
Ankle pain
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603
+2.0 times
24%
12.12% (4,184 cases)
Autoimmune Disorders
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770
+2.0 times
30%
15.16% (5,726 cases)
Weakness / Debility
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586
+2.0 times
23%
11.64% (3,964 cases)
Gray Stool
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69
+2.0 times
3%
1.52% (528 cases)
Difficulty Swallowing
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379
+2.0 times
15%
7.64% (2,999 cases)
Flat rash
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64
+2.0 times
3%
1.53% (526 cases)
Pneumonia
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385
+1.9 times
15%
7.7% (2,799 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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1060
+1.9 times
42%
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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843
+1.9 times
33%
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Fecal Incontinence
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157
+1.9 times
6%
3.1% (1,138 cases)
Prolapsed Bladder
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92
+1.9 times
4%
2.07% (690 cases)
Bluish / Purple Tongue
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56
+1.9 times
2%
1.04% (472 cases)
Tooth Infection
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203
+1.9 times
8%
4.17% (1,644 cases)
Joint pain after eating
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111
+1.9 times
4%
2.1% (712 cases)
Avoid social events due to appearance
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977
+1.9 times
39%
20.48% (7,275 cases)
Stocky, round, broad or large
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1222
+1.9 times
48%
25.26% (19,065 cases)
Sticky saliva
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292
+1.9 times
12%
6.38% (2,391 cases)
Anemia
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747
+1.9 times
30%
16.04% (6,770 cases)
Muscles heavy / tired
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857
+1.9 times
34%
18.2% (6,435 cases)
Chest Pain
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322
+1.9 times
13%
6.96% (2,589 cases)
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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167
+1.9 times
7%
3.75% (1,417 cases)
Leaky Gut Syndrome
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588
+1.9 times
23%
12.42% (4,834 cases)
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
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227
+1.8 times
9%
4.88% (1,627 cases)
Low basal body temperature
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648
+1.8 times
26%
14.13% (5,258 cases)
Baggy / sagging skin
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568
+1.8 times
22%
11.97% (4,442 cases)
Gray teeth
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123
+1.8 times
5%
2.73% (1,031 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes - neck
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636
+1.8 times
25%
13.69% (5,244 cases)
Malabsorption
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519
+1.8 times
21%
11.52% (4,275 cases)
Pressure in eye
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281
+1.8 times
11%
6.09% (2,299 cases)
Fistula
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53
+1.8 times
2%
1.11% (425 cases)
Purpura
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61
+1.8 times
2%
1.11% (429 cases)
Laryngitis
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120
+1.8 times
5%
2.78% (906 cases)
Sour sweat
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276
+1.8 times
11%
6.13% (2,316 cases)
Stinging Eyes
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355
+1.8 times
14%
7.84% (2,850 cases)
Colon surgery
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55
+1.8 times
2%
1.12% (416 cases)
Inguinal hernia
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39
+1.8 times
2%
1.12% (411 cases)
Blisters
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65
+1.8 times
3%
1.68% (609 cases)
Hiatal Hernia
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239
+1.8 times
9%
5.05% (1,911 cases)
Kidney Infection
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207
+1.8 times
8%
4.49% (1,649 cases)
Wide, Heavy Hips
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1192
+1.8 times
47%
26.4% (20,459 cases)
Hypothyroid
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683
+1.8 times
27%
15.17% (5,573 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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1268
+1.8 times
50%
28.12% (15,613 cases)
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