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Lymphatic system - Elizabeth Bauer Consults

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<strong>Lymphatic</strong> System and Edema<br />

The production of lymph is increased by<br />

increased blood pressure in the capillaries<br />

and/or a decreased concentration of plasma<br />

proteins—such as occurs in prolonged<br />

malnutrition.<br />

The lymphatic <strong>system</strong> may be unable to<br />

handle the increased volume of lymph, and it<br />

may accumulate in the tissues and distend<br />

them. This condition is known as edema.

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