As the name suggests, the edema or swelling that occurs due to heat or high temperatures is heat edema. Heat edema does not cause any major harm in most cases. However, it is dangerous under certain circumstances. For example, certain medical conditions like diabetes, cirrhosis, and heart failure increase the risk of edema and indicate something serious or dangerous.
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