Shivaraj Patilabout 7 years ago
What is the definition of edema ? Main symptom and causes ? And how it's treat ?anthentic ans plz
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about 7 years ago
Edema is a abnormal accumulation of fluid in the interstitium, located beneath the skin and in the body cavities, which can cause severe pain. Symptom, clinically edema manifest as swelling. Causes are any conditions in which, 1) increase hydrostatic pressure 2) decrease oncotic pressure 3) increase tissue oncotic pressure 4) increase vessels wall permeability (inflammation) 5) obstruction of lymphatic system 6) change in the water retaining properties of tissues themselves. Treatment, involve resolving underlying cause.
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almost 7 years ago
Edema: a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
