Health

What does swelling of the body (edema) mean?

Swelling happens when fluid collects in small spaces around tissues and organs inside the body. Another word for swelling is “edema.” Some common parts of the body where people can have swelling are the lower legs or hands, belly, face and inside the chest (swelling can occur in the lungs or in the space around the lungs).
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Dr Ian Shyaka