Feb 14, 2012 · Swelling: Dropsy is an older term for swelling, which represents salt and water retention and which may occur in the lungs and/or legs. It is most commonly a result of heart or kidney failure, …

Dec 28, 2013 · Edema: Dropsy is an old term which refers to excess fluid in the tissues, i.e. Edema. There are many causes of edema. Edema can be due to

i want to know what's the disease known as dropsy?: Edema: Dropsy is an old term that was used for edema. Many conditions

Jul 20, 2012 · Depends on cause: Dropsy is a term for generalized edema. It may be due to heart failure, liver and kidney disease, malnutrition etc. Other symptoms depend on the underlying …

Jun 11, 2016 · Depends on cause: Dropsy is a general term for widespread accumulation of fluid/water in tissues. The common causes are heart failure, low blood protein due to kidney or liver disease, …

what is dropsy?: Old term 4 anasarca.: Dropsy is an old english term for the swelling n

Aug 12, 2018 · Edema: Dropsy is an old term that was used for edema. Many conditions cause edema.

Old term 4 anasarca.: Dropsy is an old english term for the swelling noted in right heart failure (anasarca is the greek word for it).

Jan 4, 2021 · Can be: Dropsy is the archaic term for congestive heart failure. There are many causes of CHF and some are inherited.

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