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Edema
Edema
• Glomerulonephritis:
kidney damage
caused by
inflammation in the
glomeruli
What is the Relationship Between Protein Excretion in
the Urine and Edema?
• Diabetes
• Pregnancy (most likely due to nephritis)
• Hypertension
• Kidney Diseases (e.g. Lupus)
• HIV
• Hepatitis B & C
Solutions to Mrs. Crabapple’s Problem