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Swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues. 
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The taking in and use of food and other nourishing material by the body. Nutrition is a 3-part process. First, food or drink is consumed. Second, the body breaks down the food or drink into nutrients. Third, the nutrients travel through the bloodstream to different parts of the body where they are used as "fuel" and for many other purposes. To give the body proper nutrition, a person has to eat and drink enough of the foods that contain key nutrients.
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Edema as related to Nutrition
- Swollen extremities (edema)
What you're experiencing is edema — that's when excess fluid collects in your tissue. ... Feeding & Nutrition
- Swollen extremities (edema)
What you're experiencing is edema — that's when excess fluid collects in your tissue. ... Feeding & Nutrition
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Swelling
Edema; Anasarca. Definition Return to top. Swelling is the enlargement of organs, skin, or other ... Too much salt or sodium; Burns; Sunburn; Too little albumin in the blood (hypoalbuminemia) Poor nutrition ...
- MSF-USA: Refugee Camp Project - Learn More: Nutrition (edema)
Edema. Edema is an abnormal infiltration and excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity. It is also called dropsy.
- Edema (Pitting and Non-Pitting Edema) Causes, Diagnosis, Symptoms, and ...
Explains the observable swelling in certain parts of the body. Includes causes and diuretic treatments.
- Edema (Pitting and Non-Pitting Edema) Causes, Diagnosis, Symptoms, and ...
Read about edema, an observable swelling in certain parts of the body. Edema may fall into one of ... Edema Main Article from MedicineNet: Edema is the swelling of soft tissues as a result of excess ...
- Acupuncture.Com - Conditions - Edema Index
Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan. Warms & Strengthens the Body and Reduces Edema ... The Most Comprehensive Guide on Nutrition Today. More Featured Products
- InteliHealth: Edema
... Treatment, When To Call A Professional, and Prognosis. Edema ... What Is It? Edema is swelling of both legs from a buildup of ... Nutrition • ...
- Edema
Abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin is known as edema. This leads to a puffy ... treatment consists of managing the underlying condition, which may include inadequate nutrition; liver ...
- UpToDate Patient information: The nephrotic syndrome
FEATURES — Edema, poor nutrition, kidney failure, blood clots, and infections are the principal features of the nephrotic syndrome. Edema — Swelling that occurs in the nephrotic syndrome commonly ...
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