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Overview of different causes of generalized edema, separated based on pathophysiology, including examples of each process
| Increased hydrostatic pressure | Decreased intravascular oncotic pressure | Increased vascular permeability | Increased extravascular oncotic pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart failure | Nephrotic syndrome | Toxic shock syndrome | Lymphatic obstruction |
| Liver disease | Malnutrition (e.g. kwashiorkor) | Idiopathic capillary leak syndrome | |
| Venous obstruction (e.g. thrombus) | Protein-losing enteropathy |
