noun
General Slang
fluid overload
FLOO-id OH-ver-lohd · noun · informal
Too much fluid in the circulation (hypervolaemia)
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A state of excess circulating fluid, common in heart or renal failure, causing oedema and breathlessness. Everyday clinical shorthand for hypervolaemia.
“Crackles and swollen legs — she's fluid overloaded.”
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fluid overload In A Sentence
Crackles and swollen legs — she's fluid overloaded.
Origin & Usage
Clinical term used colloquially at the bedside.
Variants
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People Also Ask
What does 'fluid overload' mean?
It's a state of excess circulating fluid — clinically hypervolaemia — often causing swelling and breathlessness.
What causes fluid overload?
It's common in heart or renal failure, where the body can't clear excess fluid.
What are the signs?
Typical signs include oedema (swelling), breathlessness and crackles in the lungs.
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