👉 Damaged fluid, often referred to as an effusion or leak, occurs when there is a breach in the protective barrier that typically contains bodily fluids within specific compartments or cavities. This can happen due to various reasons, such as trauma, inflammation, or disease, leading to an abnormal accumulation of fluid in areas like the pleural space (between the lungs and chest wall), pericardial space (around the heart), or subarachnoid space (between the brain and its protective membranes). In these cases, the fluid can be clear or bloody, and its presence disrupts normal physiological functions, potentially causing discomfort, infection, or other complications.
