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Fluid Retention

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Fluid Retention

ID 87

Fluid retention occurs when fluid is not properly removed from the tissues or cavities of the body, resulting in an abnormal accumulation. Oedema is the term for the swelling which occurs due to accumulation of fluid in the tissues.

Symptom classification

Body areaEntire Body

Conditions linked to this sign/symptom

15

Drugs where this is listed as a side effect

13