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  1. Could you explain what is dropsy and how do you get it?

    Dec 28, 2013 · Edema: Dropsy is an old term which refers to excess fluid in the tissues, i.e. Edema. There are many causes of edema. Edema can be due to

  2. What is called dropsy and what is it caused by? - HealthTap

    Jul 20, 2012 · Depends on cause: Dropsy is a term for generalized edema. It may be due to heart failure, liver and kidney disease, malnutrition etc. Other symptoms depend on the underlying …

  3. Dropsy in children - HealthTap

    what is dropsy?: Old term 4 anasarca.: Dropsy is an old english term for the swelling n

  4. What is dropsy disease in humans - HealthTap

    i want to know what's the disease known as dropsy?: Edema: Dropsy is an old term that was used for edema. Many conditions

  5. What is the treatment for dropsy? - HealthTap

    Jun 11, 2016 · Depends on cause: Dropsy is a general term for widespread accumulation of fluid/water in tissues. The common causes are heart failure, low blood protein due to kidney or …

  6. I want to know what's the disease known as dropsy? - HealthTap

    Aug 12, 2018 · Edema: Dropsy is an old term that was used for edema. Many conditions cause edema.

  7. Hello docs, is heart dropsy a genetic disease? - HealthTap

    Jan 4, 2021 · Can be: Dropsy is the archaic term for congestive heart failure. There are many causes of CHF and some are inherited.