Edema

An Edema occurs when the interstitial fluid any organ in the body is increases, and throws off the homeostasis of fluid. As a result, an Edema is the swelling of any organ of the body.

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Formerly known as dropsy or hydropsy
Types: peripheral edema, pulmonary edema, cerebral edema
Causes: heart failure, altitude sickness, cirrhosis, cancer

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Edema Prevention

MayoClinic.com: Pulmonary Edema: Prevention

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