Sylvia Is Suffering from Severe Edema (An Abnormal Buildup of Serous

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Essay

Sylvia is suffering from severe edema (an abnormal buildup of serous fluid between tissue cells) in her arms and legs. Her physician prescribes a diuretic (a substance that will increase the volume of urine produced). Why might this help to alleviate Sylvia's problem?

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