ANASARCA CAUSES AND TREATMENT
Updated 10/25
Anasarca and its causes
Anasarca, which is also known as generalised edema, may
be caused by a number of conditions. These include:
be caused by a number of conditions. These include:
- Heart, renal or liver failure
- Low albumin (hypoalbuminemia), burns
- Corticosteroids and more
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Learn more about : Organ failure and transplantationIn the above image, Mrs. had surgical intervention for a hip
fracture. She will be confined to bed for some time. Preventing
pneumonia, DVT and skin breakdown will be included in
the plan of care.
fracture. She will be confined to bed for some time. Preventing
pneumonia, DVT and skin breakdown will be included in
the plan of care.
Physical therapy will also be ordered by the doctor.
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