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Diseases That Cause Edema (Localized or Generalized Swelling)

Edema is caused by four possible mechanisms. As mentioned in the pathophysiology of edema, the cause of edema may be due to fluid accumulation within the tissue space because : High pressure within the blood vessels pushes out fluid into tissue spaces (increased hydrostatic pressure). The blood vessel walls are too >> Read More ...

Edema (Swelling) and Anasarca (Generalized Body Swelling)

Edema Definition Edema is the medical term for excessive fluid accumulation within the interstitial space (between cells) or within the cavities of the body. This does not include fluid within the bladder or in the gastrointestinal tract (gut). Edema may be localized, affecting only one organ or area of the body or it can >> Read More ...