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Edema, abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body tissues or in the body cavities causing swelling or distention of the affected parts. Edema of the ankles and lower legs (in ambulatory patients) is characteristic of congestive heart failure, but it can... more

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  • Edema - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Edema (American English) or oedema (British English; both words from the Greek οἴδημα), formerly known as dropsy or hydropsy, is an abnormal accumulation of ...

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  • Edema (Pitting and Non-Pitting Edema) Causes, Diagnosis, ...

    What is pitting edema and how does it differ from non-pitting edema? ... Edema is observable swelling from fluid accumulation in body tissues. ...

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  • Edema: MedlinePlus

    Jul 20, 2009 ... Edema means swelling caused by fluid in your body's tissues. It usually occurs in the feet, ankles and legs, but it can involve your entire ...

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  • Edema - MayoClinic.com

    Edema — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment and self-care of tissue swelling.

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  • Edema

    Edema is swelling that is caused by fluid trapped in your body's tissues. Edema happens most often in the feet, ankles, and legs. Other parts of the body, ...

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  • What Is Edema? What Causes Edema?

    Jul 29, 2009 ... Edema, is swelling caused by fluid retention - excess fluid is trapped in the body's tissues. In the UK/Ireland/Australasia and some other ...

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  • Edema (swelling)

    Edema is the medical term for swelling caused by a collection of fluid in the small spaces that surround the body tissues and organs. Edema can occur nearly ...

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  • Edema - iVillage Your Total Health

    Answers to your questions about edema and more! Information you can trust: patient guides, the latest news, tips, tools, animations and newsletters.

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  • CV Physiology: Tissue Edema and General Principles of ...

    Explains how this condition occurs, factors precipitating it, prevention, and treatment.

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  • Edema -- familydoctor.org

    Information on edema from the American Academy of Family Physicians.

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