{"id":552315,"date":"2026-04-14T12:39:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T10:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medizinonline.com\/dvt-and-other-common-dds-with-peripheral-edema\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T12:39:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T10:39:40","slug":"dvt-and-other-common-dds-with-peripheral-edema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medizinonline.com\/en\/dvt-and-other-common-dds-with-peripheral-edema\/","title":{"rendered":"DVT and other common DDs with peripheral edema"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Swelling of the lower extremities is common, especially in older adults. Due to the complex interrelationships, the clarification of such findings in general practice is a challenge. The differential diagnostic spectrum of leg edema is diverse and ranges from phlebological, inflammatory or traumatological causes to iatrogenic and other causes of fluid accumulation in the tissue. The clinical probability of thrombosis can be estimated using the Wells score.     <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"pmpro\"><div class=\"pmpro_card pmpro_content_message\"><div class=\"pmpro_card_content\">Dieser Inhalt ist nur f\u00fcr Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zug\u00e4nglich <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/medizinonline.com\/en\/my-account\/packages\/\">Jetzt beitreten<\/a><\/div><div class=\"pmpro_card_actions pmpro_font-medium\">Already a member? <a href=\"https:\/\/medizinonline.com\/en\/log-in\/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmedizinonline.com%2Fen%2Fdvt-and-other-common-dds-with-peripheral-edema%2F\">Log in here<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swelling of the lower extremities is common, especially in older adults. Due to the complex interrelationships, the clarification of such findings in general practice is a challenge. 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