💧 Edema — Generalised and Localised Swelling By Dr. Kamlesh Agrawal Consultant Physician & Critical Care Specialist Radha Krishna Critical Care Hospital, Kota 🌍 What is Edema? Edema is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the interstitial tissue causing visible swelling. It can be generalised (whole body) or localised (limited to one part) depending on the underlying cause. 🩺 Causes of Generalised Edema (सामान्य सूजन के कारण): Heart Failure (हृदय की कमजोरी) – Reduced cardiac output leads to fluid retention. Kidney Disease (किडनी की बीमारी) – Protein loss or sodium retention causes puffiness around eyes and legs. Liver Cirrhosis (लीवर सिरोसिस) – Decreased albumin synthesis causes fluid accumulation in abdomen (ascites). Protein Deficiency (प्रोटीन की कमी) – Seen in malnutrition or intestinal loss of protein. Endocrine Disorders (हार्मोन की गड़बड़ी) – Hypothyroidism can cause facial puffiness. Drugs (दवाइयों के दुष्प्रभाव) – Steroids, NSA...