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How does it occur ?
Decreased lymph flow from lymphatic damage results in increased protein concentration in the interstitial fluid
With increased protein concentration, fluid is shifted into the interstitial space due to oncotic pressure
With fluid accumulation in the interstitial space, swelling/edema occurs in that body part
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