2 to 3+ edema

What does "2 to 3+ edema" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Edema is a medical term for swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues. The scale of 2 to 3+ is a way doctors measure the severity of this swelling. A 2 to 3+ rating means the swelling is moderate to severe. The higher the number, the more severe the swelling is.

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