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What Is Anasarca?

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Posted on Thu, 30 Jan 2014
Question: What is Anasanka, or something spelled quite like that? This condition makes it difficult to breathe and can be impossible to recover. He has recovered some. Could it be "anasarka"? It is not apparently a medicine, but a condition in itself.
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Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer: generalized body swelling Detailed Answer: Hello, I think you are talking about Anasarca. Anasarca is a condition of generalized whole body swelling due to fluid accumulation. Anasarca mostly occurs in case of multi-organ failure in the body like failing kidney and heart conditions. Let me know about other specific queries that you may have. Regards,
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What Is Anasarca?

Brief Answer: generalized body swelling Detailed Answer: Hello, I think you are talking about Anasarca. Anasarca is a condition of generalized whole body swelling due to fluid accumulation. Anasarca mostly occurs in case of multi-organ failure in the body like failing kidney and heart conditions. Let me know about other specific queries that you may have. Regards,