We usually first see edema around the eyes in the face and on the back of the feet, later on if the kidney disease progresses the legs become swollen with fluid, after that fluid will form in the chest cavity ( Pleural effusion) and in the belly (Ascites). read more
Textbooks also tend to describe the edema of congestive heart failure as more peripheral and dependent without mentioning periorbital edema. But as Liang-Hai Sie points out, there is no reason why it periorbital edema should particularly relate to renal disease. read more
How Does Edema Occur in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) 2012-09-20 14:44. One of the most common symptoms associated with Chronic Kidney Disease is edema. It can create discomforts and cause workload to kidneys. Therefore, it is essential to understand how edema occurs in CKD. It is mainly due to the following causes. 1. read more