Oedema Collection

Ms 250 Dropsical woman cured by the baths by St. Radegund, from The Life of St
CHT236054 Ms 250 Dropsical woman cured by the baths by St. Radegund, from The Life of St. Radegund (vellum) by French School, (11th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Poitiers

Lower leg pain
MODEL RELEASED. Lower leg pain, conceptual image.Woman massaging her sore calf

Brain injury C016 / 8920
Brain injury. Gross specimen of a section through a brain showing the effects of a blunt trauma. The hemisphere at right is showing extensive haemorrhaging (bleeding)

Oedema of the hand C015 / 3430
Oedema of the hand. Close-up of swollen skin on the hand of a woman. Oedema is an abnormal swelling due to an accumulation of fluid in the body tissues

Brain cancer, MRI scan C016 / 4438
Brain cancer. Coloured coronal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan through the head of a 48 year old male patient with a glioblastoma (red)

Brain cancer, MRI scan C016 / 4436
Brain cancer. Coloured coronal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan through the head of a 48 year old male patient with a glioblastoma (centre right)

Brain cancer, MRI scan C016 / 4437
Brain cancer. Coloured coronal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan through the head of a 48 year old male patient with a glioblastoma (orange)

Artwork showing eye with allergic conjunctivitis
Allergic conjunctivitis. Illustration of an eye showing allergic conjunctivitis and conjunctival oedema. The white of the eye is severely bloodshot

Heart disease: hypertension, atheroma, lung oedema

Artwork of lung oedema in heart failure
Lung oedema in heart failure. Illustration showing leakage of fluid (oedema) into the lung due to heart failure. A magnified circle shows one of the lungs air sacs filled with fluid

Elephantiasis, X-ray
Elephantiasis. Coloured X-ray showing the lower leg of a patient with elephantiasis, a condition where the lymph vessels (red) become blocked

Dyazide diuretic drug molecule
Dyazide, molecular model. This is a diuretic drug used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and oedema (water retention)

Swollen legs and feet, artwork
Artwork of swollen (oedematous) legs and feet due to oedema, the accumulation of fluid in body tissues. Oedema is most commonly caused by heart failure which leads to poor blood circulation

Chronic liver disease, CT scan
Chronic liver disease. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scan of an axial section through the abdominopelvic region of a 58-year-old patient with a history of hepatitis C

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Oedema, also known as swelling, can manifest in various parts of the body and is often associated with underlying health conditions. One notable form is Elephantiasis, a condition characterized by extreme swelling and thickening of the skin, typically affecting the limbs. This condition can be caused by parasitic infections transmitted through mosquito bites. In history, there have been accounts of miraculous recoveries from oedema. For instance, St. Radegund's baths were believed to cure dropsical women in ancient times. These stories highlight the desperate search for remedies to alleviate this debilitating condition. On October 25th, 1810, an article titled "Dropsy Courting Consumption" shed light on the connection between oedema and other serious illnesses like tuberculosis. It emphasized that dropsy (another term for oedema) could lead to further complications if left untreated. Lower leg pain can sometimes be attributed to oedema as well. The accumulation of fluid in tissues causes discomfort and heaviness in affected areas. Interestingly, brain injuries or cancers may also result in oedematous responses within the body. X-ray scans or MRI images are commonly used to diagnose these conditions accurately. Allergic conjunctivitis is another manifestation that affects the eyes specifically due to an allergic reaction. Artwork depicting this condition helps raise awareness about its symptoms and potential treatments. Furthermore, heart disease-related factors such as hypertension and atheroma contribute significantly to lung oedema development. This occurs when excess fluid accumulates in lung tissues due to compromised cardiovascular function. Artistic representations showcasing lung edemas resulting from heart failure serve as visual aids for medical professionals studying this complex phenomenon. Oedema encompasses a wide range of manifestations throughout different parts of our bodies; it serves as both a symptom and consequence of various underlying health conditions such as elephantiasis or brain cancer.