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Results 1 - 10 of 4,909 for swelling
  1. Edema (National Library of Medicine)  
    Edema means swelling caused by fluid in your body's tissues. It usually occurs in the feet, ankles and legs, but it can involve your entire body. Causes of edema include: Eating too much salt Sunburn Heart failure ...
  2. Painless swelling of the feet and ankles is a common problem, especially among older people. Abnormal buildup of fluid in the ankles, feet, and legs can cause swelling. This fluid buildup and swelling is called edema.
  3. Facial swelling is the buildup of fluid in the tissues of the face. Swelling may also affect the neck and upper arms. ... If the facial swelling is mild, it may be hard to detect. Let the health care provider know the following: Pain and where ...
  4. ... following and may progress to high altitude pulmonary edema or high altitude cerebral edema: Blue color to the skin (cyanosis) Chest tightness ...
  5. Pulmonary edema is an abnormal buildup of fluid in the lungs. This buildup of fluid leads to shortness of ... Pulmonary edema is often caused by congestive heart failure . When the heart is not able to pump efficiently, blood ...
  6. Swelling is the enlargement of organs, skin, or other body parts. It is caused by a buildup ... a short period of time (days to weeks). Swelling can occur all over the body (generalized) or ...
  7. Scrotal swelling is abnormal enlargement of the scrotum. This is the name for the sac surrounding the testicles. ... Scrotal swelling can occur in males at any age. The swelling can be on one or both sides, and ...
  8. Joint swelling is the buildup of fluid in the soft tissue surrounding the joint or the joint itself. ... Joint swelling may occur along with joint pain . The swelling may cause the joint to appear larger or abnormally ...
  9. Premenstrual swelling and tenderness of both breasts often occurs during the second half of the menstrual cycle. ... during the menstrual cycle may lead to breast swelling. More estrogen is made early in the cycle ...
  10. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition that prevents enough oxygen from getting to the lungs ...
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