... Chapter 036. Edema (Part 7) Additional Factors in Diagnosis The color, thickness, and sensitivity of ... Patient: Edema An important first question is whether the edema is localized or generalized. If it is localized, those local phenomena that may be responsible should be considered. If the edema ... episodes of prolonged edema, the skin over the involved areas may be thickened, indurated, and often red. Estimation of the venous pressure is of importance in evaluating edema. Ordinarily,...