title: Edema: a systematic approach to diagnosis and management.
abstract: Edema is defined by fluid accumulation in the tissues and its onset frequently first noticed by the patients. Mild edema is common and reversible. Generalized edema requires intensive therapy. Causes of edema are numerous. Investigation of the causes is essential for appropriate therapy.
authors.affiliation: Medical Specialists, 240 Southpark Circle East St. Augustine, FL 32086, USA. amandal@med-spec.com
authors.forename: Anil Kumar
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Mandal
mesh_terms: D004032:Diet; D004232:Diuretics / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004487:Edema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D011320:Primary Health Care
chemical_list: D004232:Diuretics