Can Colloids Cause Edema? Understanding the Paradoxical Risk
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Intravenous (IV) fluids are a cornerstone of modern medicine, but their administration is not without risk. While designed to manage fluid balance, a critical question is: **can colloids cause edema**, the very condition they are often meant to prevent? The answer is a complex and paradoxical yes [1.2.3, 1.3.1].
