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Edema

Visible tissue swelling caused by excessive fluid accumulation from sodium-related water retention.

Definition

Edema is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in body tissues, causing visible swelling, typically in the legs, ankles, feet, or hands. Sodium-related edema develops when high sodium intake promotes water retention in interstitial spaces.

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