Swelling Is caused by excess fluid in the body called ____.

Swelling Is caused by excess fluid in the body called ____.

• A. Fluid intake
• B. Diarrhea
• C. Perspiration
• D. Edema

Answer: (D)

Swelling happens when excess fluid collects in the body's tissues, and the medical term for that is edema. Edema means fluid buildup in the spaces between cells, which causes puffiness in areas like the ankles, feet, hands, or abdomen. It can come from fluid overload, inflammation, or problems with circulation and organ function (such as heart, kidney, or liver disease) or from certain medications. In care, you’d assess edema by noting where swelling occurs and whether pressing the skin leaves a temporary dent (pitting edema), which helps gauge severity. The other options describe fluid intake, loss, or perspiration, not the tissue fluid buildup that defines edema.

Swelling happens when excess fluid collects in the body's tissues, and the medical term for that is edema. Edema means fluid buildup in the spaces between cells, which causes puffiness in areas like the ankles, feet, hands, or abdomen. It can come from fluid overload, inflammation, or problems with circulation and organ function (such as heart, kidney, or liver disease) or from certain medications. In care, you’d assess edema by noting where swelling occurs and whether pressing the skin leaves a temporary dent (pitting edema), which helps gauge severity. The other options describe fluid intake, loss, or perspiration, not the tissue fluid buildup that defines edema.