If you're in the middle of the middle, however â not lower or upper-middle class â that would be an income range between $39,764 and $64,582, says Aaron Pacitti, an assistant professor of economics at Siena College in Loudonville, N.Y. Again, it isn't official.
Edema definition and facts. Edema is a swelling, usually of the legs, feet, and/or hands due to the accumulation of excessive fluid in the tissues. The edema that occurs in diseases of the heart, liver, and kidneys is mainly caused by salt retention, which holds the excess fluid in the body.
Most likely what you are experiencing is called edema. Edema is the actual swelling of the ankles and the legs, typically caused by venous hypertension or venous insufficiency. An obstruction or blockage in the veins, which can come from a tumor, or a deep vein thrombus . A problem with the valves in the veins.