Ipso facto. Ipso facto is a Latin phrase, directly translated as by the fact itself, which means that a certain phenomenon is a direct consequence, a resultant effect, of the action in question, instead of being brought about by a previous action.It is a term of art used in philosophy, law, and science.An example in law is money laundering: the act is not ipso facto illegal because it is an exchange but is done as a cover for something else, so the act puts the actions of an individual in question.t is a term of art used in philosophy, law, and science. An example in law is money laundering: the act is not ipso facto illegal because it is an exchange but is done as a cover for something else, so the act puts the actions of an individual in question.
There are two reasons why water retention occur in patients with lung diseases 1  : The flow of the blood from the heart to the lung backs up because of increased pressure in the blood vessels. 2  The lung capillaries become leakier and cause fluid retention in lungs (pulmonary edema) .
Fluid retention (edema) is excess fluid that collects in the tissues in your body. Most commonly, fluid retention is marked by swelling of your feet and lower legs, but swelling could also occur in your arms, hands, face, or other areas of the body.Fluid retention can be caused by a wide range of conditions and diseases. The most common cause of fluid retention is too much salt in your diet.hese medications may help alleviate symptoms; however, it is also important to treat the underlying cause of fluid retention, such as heart failure or chronic disease. Fluid retention can accompany serious or even life-threatening conditions.