
How to Protect Yourself From Heat Edema in the Summertime
By Liseia Parisian, Network Screening Integration Coordinator at Elder Law of Michigan According to the Cleveland Clinic, edema is a condition characterized by fluid being trapped in body tissues. There are many causes of edema, but heat edema is caused by extensive sitting or standing in hot weather. Heat makes the blood vessels dilate, and gravity causes body fluids to collect in various parts of the body. Edema is … Continue reading How to Protect Yourself From Heat Edema in the Summertime