title: Pathogenesis and treatment of edema.
abstract: Edema results from excess accumulation of interstitial fluid. This may be due to increased transfer of fluid across the capillary membranes or excess retention of salt and water. The kidneys play a significant role in promoting salt and water homeostasis. Correction of the primary disorder should be the main goal in the management. Diuretics aid in promoting increased excretion of salt and water.
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005921:Glomerulonephritis / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D009404:Nephrotic Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D004232:Diuretics