What is the cause of leg edema

Leg edema may be associated with pericarditis, myocarditis, acute and chronic nephritis, liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, neurotrophic disorders, venous thrombosis of the lower extremities and other diseases. Local inflammation such as erysipelas, furuncles, cellulitis can also lead to edema. Women during menstruation due to changes in hormone levels in the body, edema phenomenon can also occur.