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Starvation causes the plasma protein levels to decrease, and when there is less plasma protein in the blood, you get lower Po (Osmotic Pressure). Lower osmotic pressure means less pull (of tissue fluid) so this causes generalized edema.

so basically, less plasma proteins -> decreased Po -> less pull -> reduced venous clearance --> fluid build up in tissue

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