Serving New Haven East Haven West Haven Branford North Branford Guilford Madison Connecticut (CT) Acupuncture CT                           Traditional Chinese Acupuncture   Richard A. Covello, L.Ac.   Acupuncture Connecticut                     





             
         
 
    
 



   

  







   



 




      















































 

 

After scheduling your appointment, please print and complete the first visit form found on this web sites home page. Thank you for visiting acupuncture Connecticut (CT). Edema is a defined as the accumulation of fluid on the body. Edema can occur anywhere on the body.   I had an interesting case of edema of the face that occurred with a 49 year old female runner who was entering menopause. This patient’s facial swelling would resolve itself while the patient was on the acupuncture table. Part of the reason this woman responded so quickly to her treatment was her superior physical conditioning.   There are 5 causes of edema in Chinese Medicine. I will use traditional terms for educational purposes.    Acute-Wind-Heat Water-Dampness Pitting edema, patient can be overweight, lack of energy Acute edema on the face    Edema, overweight, skin that is oily to the touch, heat intolerance          Damp-Heat Edema in the legs, loose stools, fatigue, cold symptoms, fatigue, pale tongue body Spleen Yang Deficency Pitting edema, shortness of breath, cold symptoms, back pain, knee pain Kidney Yang Deficiency