What Is Dropsy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure is a condition that starts very mild and gets gradually worse. To begin with, the patient might not even notice that there is a problem at all, but the symptoms can worsen to the point of being dangerous. It can result in a number of unwelcome symptoms, one of which is dropsy.
With the heart not pumping as effectively as it should be, fluid can begin to accumulate at the bottom end of the body under the force of gravity. This can then force the fluids to leak out from the capillaries in the area. Congestive heart failure cannot be cured, but it can at least be managed, especially if it is caught early on.
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