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Leg Swelling: Symptom of Pitting Edema. Leg swelling generally occurs because of an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues of the lower extremity. Persisting indentation of a swollen leg after pressure from a finger is known as pitting edema. Common causes of leg swelling include. salt retention, cellulitis, congestive heart failure, and.
photo by Vicky53, http://www.vickxwonderworld.blogspot.com/ , vickyvanderhof@hotmail.com. Fluid in the leg is more commonly known as peripheral edema. It occurs when fluid builds up in the tissues and causes noticeable swelling. Treatments can range from elevating the limb to changing the diet or taking diuretics. A number of factors can cause edema, from diet to a patient's lifestyle to disease triggers.