Anasarca: A generalized swelling
Keywords:
Anasarca, generalized oedema, slight swelling
Abstract
Anasarca is the medical term referred to an individual who experiences generalized oedema. Anasarca is diverse from slight swelling or oedema that occurs mainly in the feet. Anasarca is very familiar in patients with heart failure and kidney failure. Anasarca happens because there is an underlying problem. A selection of diagnostic methods can be used in a challenge to make a diagnosis of anasarca. Formerly anasarca and the underlying problem is diagnosed, suitable measures will be made to treat the problem. In this section, we can communicate the information regarding anasarca.
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Published
2017-08-01
How to Cite
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Reddenna, L., Venkatesh, P., Siva Kumar, K. and Saikeshava Reddy, A. 2017. Anasarca: A generalized swelling. PharmaTutor. 5, 8 (Aug. 2017), 41-45.
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