Edema is merely fluid buildup. Pitting edema defined as an observable swelling of body tissues due to fluid accumulation that may demonstrate by applying pressure to the swollen area such as by depressing the skin with a finger. Depress the edema part of the finger would cause in living indentation for some time even after the release of pressure. Non-pitting edema is distinct from pitting edema. Non-pitting edema defined by press down on the skin and the person will notice that it go back to normal or as it was before . While with pitting edema, you can literally see the depress of the finger on the skin. In another word, pressure that applied to the skin does not result in a persistent indentation define as non-pitting edema . (Edema, n.d.)Non-pitting edema usually affects the arms and legs…show more content… The area affected will look distinctly fuller and swollen. Last, Grade 4+ is a very deep pit seen which will last between 2 to 5 minutes before it disappears ((1982), n.d.). As for the assessment of non-pitting, edema is done by applying pressure on the swollen area and see, if it will result in an indentation. What causes someone to have pitting or non-pitting edema? Pitting edema mainly caused by complication of vital organs such as heart, liver, and kidney. While non-petting edema caused by certain disorders of the lymphatic system such as lymphedema. Which is a condition of the lymphatic circulation that may occur after a congenitally, mastectomy. Another cause of non-pitting edema known as pretibial myxedema, which is swelling over the skin that occurs in patients having hyperthyroidism. Despite this, sometimes-pitting edema and non-pitting edema may occur without any underlying disease and this recognized as idiopathic edema. Regularly assessment of patients plays a big part in noticing early symptoms of pitting or no pitting edema. However, the doctor will observe the skin for any swollen
