# Pedal Edema In Old People: Short Explaination

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**Category:** MBBS\
**Tags:** kidney-health, medical, explore\
**Created:** [August 21, 2026, 8:00am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/pedal-edema-in-old-people-short-explaination/22765 "2026-08-21T08:00:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![DrAsmakhan](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/drasmakhan/32/5486_2.png) [@DrAsmakhan](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/DrAsmakhan)\
**Post date:** [August 21, 2026, 8:00am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/pedal-edema-in-old-people-short-explaination/22765/1 "2026-08-21T08:00:10Z")

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**What is Pedal Edema?**  
It is a condition where feet swelled due to fluid accumulation. various physiological and pathological factors are responsible for pedal edema.  
Now we are discussing why it seen is elderly individual.

**Underlying Causes of Pedal Edema in Old Population**

- Weak Vein Valve: As aged increases valves of leg veins getting weak which results in accumulation of fluid in knees, ankle and cause swelling.
- Immobility also contributes a major factor in pedal edema of old people.
- Many medications like calcium channel blockers also increase vessel permeability and hence causing a edema.
- Malnutrition and Hypoalbuminemia also responsible.

**Preventive Measures**

- Use pillow to raise feet it decreases swelling and discomfort within minutes.
- Restricted to low sodium diet.
- Avoiding uninterrupted standing and sitting for long period of time.
- Maintain good oral hydration

Pedal Edema can occur naturally as person getting old proper preventive measures and regular health consultation are necessary to distinguish it from other pathological conditions.

MBH/PS

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**Author:** ![Mkrishna](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/mkrishna/32/5442_2.png) [@Mkrishna](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Mkrishna)\
**Post date:** [August 21, 2026, 11:56am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/pedal-edema-in-old-people-short-explaination/22765/2 "2026-08-21T11:56:15Z")

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Very informative post! Understanding the causes and preventive measures of pedal edema in older adults can help promote better health and comfort. Regular medical consultation is important too.

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**Author:** ![PriyankaRathore](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/priyankarathore/32/5774_2.png) [@PriyankaRathore](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/PriyankaRathore)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2026, 3:12am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/pedal-edema-in-old-people-short-explaination/22765/3 "2026-09-09T03:12:47Z")

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I have seen my grandfather suffer from this condition. We use the pillow for his feet.

Other than reducing sodium intake does a protein rich diet help in pedal edema?

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**Author:** ![Riddhi\_1987](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/riddhi_1987/32/5791_2.png) [@Riddhi\_1987](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Riddhi_1987)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2026, 10:57am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/pedal-edema-in-old-people-short-explaination/22765/4 "2026-09-09T10:57:46Z")

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informative!

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**Author:** ![ayushinarang](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/ayushinarang/32/5772_2.png) [@ayushinarang](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/ayushinarang)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/pedal-edema-in-old-people-short-explaination/22765/5 "2026-09-10T16:07:01Z")

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Well articulated piece! CCB’s cause edema by vasodilation which can be resolved by adding an ACEi.