How is edema treated? • Edema can be temporary or permanent, depending on its cause. Edema is treated according to the condition that is causing it. • For patients with chronic heart failure, treating coronary artery disease; monitoring weight, fluid, and salt intake. • Mild edema usually goes away on its own. • More-severe edema may be treated with drugs that help your body expel excess fluid in the form of urine (diuretics). • To correct the specific cause. Thank you!