Condition
Anasarca
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 23 February 20051 min read
Key points
- Swelling involves the enlargement of organs, skin, or other body structures.
- It is caused by excessive buildup of fluid in the tissues.
- This buildup can lead to a rapid increase in weight over a short period of time (days to weeks).
Alternative names
Edema; Swelling
Definition
Swelling involves the enlargement of organs, skin, or other body structures. It is caused by excessive buildup of fluid in the tissues. This buildup can lead to a rapid increase in weight over a short period of time (days to weeks).
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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