Idiopathic edema is said to be a diagnosis of exclusion.
What must be excluded?

what other type of edema forms part of the differential for idiopathic edema?

what are the 5 epidemiologic characteristics of those suffering from idiopathic edema?

what are the 3 pathogenetic factors for idiopathic edema?

can you explain the mechanism of diuretic– induced edema?

what is the treatment for diuretic induced edema?