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anasarka — Definition
Anasarka / anasarka
Anasarka is the common and severe edema condition of the body; characterized by excessive fluid accumulation in subcutaneous tissues and body spaces. Often heart failure is the symptom of a serious systemic disease underlying such as kidney disease (nephrotic syndrome) or liver cirrhosis. This condition can seriously affect the general condition of the patient and requires emergency medical intervention.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is Anasarka?
Anasarka; anasarka is the common and severe edema condition of the body; characterized by excessive fluid accumulation in subcutaneous tissues and body spaces. Often heart failure is the symptom of a serious systemic disease underlying such as kidney disease (nephrotic syndrome) or liver cirrhosis. This condition can seriously affect the general condition of the patient and requires emergency medical intervention.
❓ What is anasarka in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "anasarka" is Anasarka.
❓ Which medical field is Anasarka related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.