Pedal edema classification

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: M.Umer Tariq [2]

Classification

Edema can occur in 2 forms: pitting and non-pitting.

Pitting Edema

Pitting occurs when there is fluid movement when pressure is applied.

Non-Pitting Edema

Non-pitting is swelling of the tissue itself, not an excess of fluid surrounding the tissue.