Edema can be intracellular due to osmosis into cells, or extracellular due to excessive capillary leakage, lymphatic system failure, or renal salt and water retention.
El edema puede ser intracelular por ósmosis hacia las células, o extracelular por fuga excesiva de capilares, falla del sistema linfático o retención renal de sales y agua.
| Front | Causes of Oedema |
|---|---|
| Back | Intracellular: i) Osmosis into cells Extracellular: ii) Extra leakage from capillaries iii) Failure of lymphatic system iv) *Renal retention of Salts and Water* |
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