Systemic edema

Definition

Systemic edema is the condition where excess fluid accumulates in the tissues throughout the body, often due to imbalance in fluid homeostasis managed by the urinary system. It can result from kidney dysfunction, where the kidneys fail to remove enough fluid and waste from the blood.

Related terms

Kidney Failure: A medical condition where the kidneys lose their ability to sufficiently filter waste products and excess fluids from the blood.

Diuretics: Medications that help reduce swelling by increasing urine production in the kidneys, effectively removing excess fluid from the body.

Homeostasis: The process by which living organisms regulate their internal environment to maintain stable, life-supporting conditions, including fluid balance