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Edema , oedema or dema , formerly known as dropsy or hydropsy, is the increase of interstitial fluid in any organ &-; swelling. Generally, the amount of interstitial fluid is determined by the balance of fluid homeostasis, and increased secretion of fluid into the interstitium or impaired removal of this fluid may cause edema. Edema has five pathophysiologic causes. It can be due to increased hydrostatic pressure, reduced oncotic pressure,...


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what is dropsy? i have plenty of fish and they have never gotten sick?
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