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… Swelling On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your … Check Your Symptoms Overview Swelling is an increase in the size or a change in the shape of an area of the body. Swelling can be caused by: A collection of body fluid. …
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… Swelling During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview You may have some mild swelling because of normal fluid buildup during pregnancy. … on blood vessels that go to your legs. This may cause swelling in your feet and ankles. Normally, foot swelling …
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… or both testicles . It causes the scrotum or groin area to swell. A congenital hydrocele is one that a baby is born with. The swelling from a hydrocele may look scary, but it is usually … belly area. This is called a communicating hydrocele. The swelling comes and goes. This problem is usually fixed with …
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… such as a knee or ankle sprain, you can relieve pain and swelling and promote healing and flexibility with RICE—Rest, … Apply an ice or cold pack right away to prevent or minimize swelling. Cold will reduce pain and swelling. Apply the ice or cold pack for 10 to 20 minutes, 3 …
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… be felt. What causes swollen lymph nodes? Lymph nodes often swell in one location when a problem such as an injury, … of the neck, under the jaw, or behind the ears commonly swell when you have a cold or sore throat. Glands can also swell following an injury, such as a cut or bite, near the …
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… not stand or walk on it unless it is designed for walking. Swelling Your cast may feel snug for a few days after your surgery or injury. This is usually because of swelling. Swelling can slow healing and cause pain. Too much swelling …
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… the tendon covering (sheath) on the thumb side of the wrist swell and cause pain. Repetitive motion syndrome. This is a term used to describe symptoms such as pain, swelling, or tenderness that occur from repeating the same … tendon and its sheath in a finger or thumb thicken or swell. Bone, muscle, or joint problems Dupuytren's disease . …
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… abnormally. Pain may be sudden and severe. Bruising and swelling may start soon after the injury. Acute injuries … or repeat an activity. Overuse injuries include: Pain and swelling of the sac of fluid that cushions and lubricates … a tendon, or the skin. This is called bursitis . Pain and swelling of the tough, ropy fibres that connect muscles to …
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… minor or serious. They may include symptoms such as pain, swelling, cramps, numbness, tingling, weakness, or changes … , and lupus , can cause joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. A transient ischemic attack (TIA) or a stroke can … legs. Some leg problems are seen only in children, such as swelling at the top of the shin bone ( Osgood-Schlatter …
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… injury to a finger, hand, or wrist that caused pain or swelling. Most of the time our body movements don't cause … isn't normal. Pain may be sudden and severe. Bruising and swelling may occur soon after the injury. Acute injuries … the tendon covering (sheath) on the thumb side of the wrist swell and cause pain. Treatment Treatment for a finger, …
