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Idiopathic oedema--a missed entity.

A C Anand1, A S Narula, M Anand

  • 1Command Hospital (EC), Calcutta.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|March 1, 1991
PubMed
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Idiopathic edema predominantly affects females and often presents with psychological symptoms, including autonomic dysfunction. Obesity and diuretic abuse are common in patients diagnosed with this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Idiopathic edema is a challenging diagnosis often associated with psychological distress.
  • Understanding the comorbidities of idiopathic edema is crucial for effective patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients diagnosed with idiopathic edema.
  • To identify common associated psychological symptoms and risk factors.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 29 patients diagnosed with idiopathic edema.
  • Evaluation of patient demographics, psychological symptoms, and lifestyle factors.

Main Results:

  • Idiopathic edema was diagnosed in 29 patients, with 93.1% being female.
  • Psychological symptoms, particularly autonomic dysfunction, were present in 86.2% of patients.
  • Obesity (48.3%) and diuretic abuse (41.4%) were frequently observed comorbidities.

Conclusions:

  • Idiopathic edema predominantly affects women and is frequently accompanied by psychological symptoms.
  • Autonomic dysfunction, obesity, and diuretic abuse are common in this patient population.
  • The frequent association of unusual symptoms underscores the complexity of idiopathic edema.

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