Edema Overview

Edema Guide

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Definition

Swelling is the enlargement of organs, skin, or other body parts. It is caused by build up of fluid in the tissues. The extra fluid can lead to a rapid increase in weight over a short period of time (days to weeks).

Swelling can occur throughout the body (generalized) or only in a specific part of the body (localized).

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Encyclopedia: Edema

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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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