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Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the United States, suffered from dropsy, now known as edema, which is characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the body's tissues. The condition was likely a result of his declining health, exacerbated by chronic Alcoholism and the stress of his presidency. Pierce's health deteriorated further after the tragic death of his son in a train accident, which contributed to his overall physical decline. Ultimately, dropsy was one of several health issues that plagued him later in life.

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