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mrsgalloway
mrsgalloway
What Exactly Is Dropsy?
Oct 29 2009, 6:48 AM EDT | Post edited: Oct 29 2009, 6:48 AM EDT
I have read about it, but I really do not know what dropsy is, I know it is some kind of illness, but how does it effect the body? What were the symptons, and was it a very common illness? Was there a cure? Do you find this valuable?    
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AuraTopp
AuraTopp
1. RE: What Exactly Is Dropsy?
Oct 29 2009, 11:19 AM EDT | Post edited: Oct 29 2009, 11:19 AM EDT
Hi, here are some links which might explain Dropsey. if this isn't what you are lookin for, please let me know?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dropsy

http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=13311

http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/edema.htm Do you find this valuable?    
mrsgalloway
mrsgalloway
2. RE: What Exactly Is Dropsy?
Oct 29 2009, 11:40 AM EDT | Post edited: Oct 29 2009, 11:40 AM EDT
Thanks for those. Do you find this valuable?    
lettice
lettice
3. RE: What Exactly Is Dropsy?
Nov 3 2009, 4:29 PM EST | Post edited: Nov 3 2009, 4:29 PM EST
"I have read about it, but I really do not know what dropsy is, I know it is some kind of illness, but how does it effect the body? What were the symptons, and was it a very common illness? Was there a cure?"
Dropsy is an old term that is no longer used. It is retention of fluid or edema. Many times its major cause is congestive heart failure where the heart is not pumping blood efficiently and it pools in the lungs & extremities. Do you find this valuable?