Generalized oedema is a common manifestation of hepatic and renal pathology but uncommon with round worm. Round worm infestation remain a most widely prevalent parasitic infection among the population of tropical and developing countries. Material: 20 cases of acute generalised oedema in patients of age group ---attending at National institute of health & Research with normal hepato renal, diabetic and haematological profile were assessed. Methods: All cases were thoroughly interrogated,

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... lly examined and investigated for bioparameters , all shows raised eosinophil count graded and treated accordingly . Results: All had complete recovery in 20 days without any adversity, sequel or withdrawal of manifestation in 3 months' post therapy follow up. Conclusion: In any case of sudden generalised pitting oedema with normal haematological, hepatic, renal and diabetic profile, consider Roundworm as its pathogenic factor ..