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Edema is the movement of fluids from blood vessels to interstitial spaces, categorized into inflammatory and non-inflammatory causes. Inflammatory edema is due to increased vascular permeability from infections, immune reactions, or trauma, while non-inflammatory edema arises from systemic conditions like heart failure and liver disease. The mechanisms of edema include increased hydrostatic pressure, decreased oncotic pressure, increased capillary permeability, lymphatic obstruction, and sodium and water re
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- Webster Mwale
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