Swelling: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Swelling

Ligament Tear

Anti-inflammatory medication and pain relief will help to reduce swelling and ease pain. [nsmi.org.uk]

Grade 3 — Considerable pain and tenderness at the inner side of the knee; some swelling and marked joint instability. [cedars-sinai.edu]

Grade 3 — Considerable pain and tenderness at the inside of the knee; some swelling and marked joint instability. [cedars-sinai.org]

Bee Sting

Swelling and/or itching may also occur, but the pain usually disappears over a few hours. [medicinenet.com]

When will the swelling go down? [thesun.co.uk]

Anecdotal evidence from calls suggested it was effective in reducing the swelling and duration of pain, but a literature search found no evidence to support this. [doi.org]

De Quervain Tenosynovitis

Anti-inflammatory drugs are helpful in relieving pain and swelling. [orangeorthopaedics.com]

Your physician may also recommend a corticosteroid injection to reduce the swelling of the tendon sheath. [orangeorthopaedics.com]

Inflammation and swelling of the tendon sheaths puts pressure on the adjacent nerves and leads to pain and numbness in the thumb side of the wrist. [orangeorthopaedics.com]

Tenosynovitis

[…] but the swelling subsided in due course after an operation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The medial ankle was slightly erythematous with moderate dorsal-medial swelling and mild dorsal-lateral swelling, with severe tenderness to palpation over the medial retro-malleolar [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

From Wikidata Jump to navigation Jump to search inflammation of the fluid-filled sheath (called the synovium) that surrounds a tendon, typically leading to joint pain, swelling [wikidata.org]

Deep Vein Thrombosis

One week later he presented to our emergency department with acute sudden increase in the pain and swelling of his left knee, and pain and swelling of his left leg, without [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

On physical examination, the patient had increased warmth, edema, erythema, and tenderness in the left calf, with positive Homan's sign. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

As a result, swelling occurs but there is no cyanosis. [symptoma.com]

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

If you find swelling in one of these areas, you must be examined by a physician. [verywell.com]

cheek swelling and paraspinal mass present in one (1%) each. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hodgkin disease usually begins with a painless swelling of a lymph node, and it may involve lymph nodes anywhere in the body. [britannica.com]

Direct Inguinal Hernia

Inguinal Hernia- Groin Swellings 1. [slideshare.net]

Surgical repair was deferred until resolution of the acute swelling and subcutaneous haematoma. [dx.doi.org]

Algorithm for Groin Swellings 25. D/D for Groin Swellings Compare & Contrast; Vertical reading [slideshare.net]

Angioedema

Angioedema is an abrupt and short-lived swelling of the skin and/or tissues beneath the skin. [m.bkallergy.com]

The swelling can last for several hours or days. When the swelling finally resolves, the skin will usually appear normal with no flaking, peeling, scarring, or bruising. [allergies.about.com]

Swelling of the hands and feet Swelling of the throat Abdominal pain A rash that is not itchy Diagnosing & Treating Angioedema Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and [uvahealth.com]

Pyogenic Arthritis - Pyoderma Gangrenosum - Acne

Calf swelling and tenderness with apparent antibiotic resistance in pyogenic arthritis of the knee are the major signs of the diagnosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Although conventional radiographs are obtained as the initial study, they are relatively insensitive to the early findings of the disease except for soft tissue swelling and [learningradiology.com]

Infectious Arthritis Also called: Septic arthritis Most kinds of arthritis cause pain and swelling in your joints. [icdlist.com]

Relapsing Polychondritis

Negative-pressure pulmonary edema (NPPE) due to laryngeal swelling from relapsing polychondritis is rare and has not been reported. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ophthalmic features of relapsing polychondritis include proptosis, conjunctivitis, periorbital edema, peripheral uveitis, and episcleritis. [symptoma.com]

A 63-year-old man developed recurrent bilateral ear pain and swelling, recurrent blurred and decreased vision, and migratory multiple joint pain, sequentially within one year [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Kienbock Disease

[…] include immobilization and anti- inflammatory medication to reduce swelling and pain. [cyfairhandandwrist.com]

Since the disease leads to death to the lunate bone, due to loss of blood supply; symptoms such as mild pain and swelling are common. [curascriptsd.com]

Physical examination may reveal swelling and tenderness around the joint, which raises the suspicion and requires further workup. [symptoma.com]

Osteosarcoma

A 21-year-old man of African descent presented to our center complaining of shortness of breath, awareness of heart beats, easy fatigability, swelling of lower limbs, and [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Limb pain and swelling are very common in normal, active children and teens. [cancer.org]

He or she will examine the painful area, feeling for warmth, swelling, and tenderness, and looking for signs of joint swelling or fluid. [drugs.com]

Sialadenitis

Bacterial infections generally cause one-sided salivary gland swelling. Other symptoms such as fever and pain will accompany the swelling. [webmd.com]

An urgent computed tomography (CT) scan of the neck revealed extensive soft tissue and interfacial plane edema, swelling of the submandibular and parotid glands on the right [neurologyindia.com]

Viral infections such as mumps, flu, and others can cause swelling of the salivary glands. [webmd.com]

Cerebral Hemorrhage

This gives the brain space to swell without causing further damage. [snc.md]

A type of stroke, it causes bleeding in the surrounding tissues when the rupture occurs which leads to swelling. [gwinnettmedicalgroup.com]

The physician may prescribe painkillers, anticonvulsants to control seizures, and corticosteroids or diuretics to reduce swelling. [snc.md]

Tendon Sheath Giant Cell Tumor

boil Kun reading compounds 腫れる【はれる】 to swell (from inflammation), to become swollen 腫れ【はれ】 swelling, boil 腫れる【はれる】 to swell (from inflammation), to become swollen 腫らす [jisho.org]

Marrow edema was seen to extend till the base of second metacarpal bone.extensor tendon, median nerve was normal. [npplweb.com]

Swelling was globular in shape with the overlying skin being normal. Swelling was firm in consistency with mild tenderness and no local rise of temperature. [file.scirp.org]

Other Complications due to Internal Joint Prosthesis

It causes pain, stiffness, and swelling. Over time, the joint can become severely damaged. [icdlist.com]

If you have a sports injury, treatment often begins with the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) method to relieve pain, reduce swelling, and speed healing. [icdlist.com]

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Hypermobile joints (Medical Encyclopedia) Joint pain (Medical Encyclopedia) Joint swelling (Medical [icdlist.com]

Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis

A 7-year-old female patient had a 6-month history of multifocal joints swelling with mild pain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In general, pigmented villonodular synovitis often manifests initially as sudden onset, unexplained joint swelling and pain; the joint swelling is disproportionate to the [en.wikipedia.org]

A 22-year-old female patient presented with a 3-year history of an increasingly painful swelling on the dorsum of her right foot. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Bartholin's Abscess

History of: pain swelling pruritus dyspareunia localised lesions (pigmented or non-pigmented lesions) STIs or other vaginal infections local trauma Elicit onset, duration [health.qld.gov.au]

Left vulva swelling was the commonest presentation accounting for 71% (27). [pearlresearchjournals.org]

[…] in size from a pea to an egg; huge vulval swellings are an unusual presentation. [tjogonline.com]

Pulmonary Embolism

Abstract A young man presented with the severe right upper limb swelling following a heavy weight lifting that was thought to be caused by a biceps tendon rupture. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

These include swelling of the leg or along a vein in the leg, pain or tenderness in the leg, a feeling of increased warmth in the area of the leg that's swollen or tender, [web.archive.org]

A 71-year-old woman complained of dyspnea and swelling of the left lower limb. Computed tomography revealed filling defects in the pulmonary arteries and deep vein. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hereditary Angioedema

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is characterized by nonpitting, nonpruritic subcutaneous, or submucosal edema that may be accompanied by a nonpruritic serpentine erythematous [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

“HAE swelling usually has a slower onset than allergic swelling. It can take two to five days to resolve if untreated.” [nydailynews.com]

There is often a significant delay in diagnosing HAE, but it commonly presents with genital swelling before manifesting as potentially life-threatening visceral attacks. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hemophilia

Swelling of the membrane around a joint. Pain, swelling, and redness of a joint. Pressure on a joint from swelling, which can destroy the joint. [web.archive.org]

Hemophilia may cause deep-muscle bleeding that leads to swelling of a limb. The swelling may press on nerves and lead to numbness or pain. [web.archive.org]

When repeated bleeding occurs, chronic swelling results in that joint. The swelling leads to degeneration of cartilage and bone. [emedicinehealth.com]

Phlegmon

Clinical Presentation  The infection presents as moderate swelling at the submandibular area, which spreads, creating greater edema that is indurated and redness of the overlying [slideshare.net]

[…] limits. n 2. clinically, a hard, boardlike swelling without gross suppuration. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Obvious swelling of the right cheek. Side view. [slideshare.net]

Ewing Sarcoma

Although the initial swelling subsided, the patient noticed a small 'lump', superior to the eyelid which persisted after the rest of the swelling disappeared. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Here, we present a case of primary Ewing's sarcoma of the skull with localised swelling in a young adult that involved the frontoparietal region of the skull and was very [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 40-year-old male was admitted with complaints of nonproductive cough, exertional dyspnea, and fatigue since 4 months with a history of abdominal wall swelling which was [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Lateral Epicondylitis

It occurs when the tendons that attach the muscle to the bone on the outside part of the elbow swell or tear. [familydoctor.org]

A steroid injection will help decrease pain and swelling. Physical therapy may be recommended. [drugs.com]

Take an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine that reduces swelling, such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin. [familydoctor.org]

Necrotizing Fasciitis

A broad differential diagnosis in case of lower lip swelling is essential to avoid inappropriate treatment delay. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Periocular necrotizing fasciitis developed in a 12-month-old boy with swelling of both eyes and redness and a discharge from the left eye approximately 36 hours after blunt [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 55-year-old female patient presented with acute painful swelling and redness of the right upper eyelid that spread to both eyelids bilaterally within 24 h. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Amyloidosis

A 72-y-old woman presented with a 1-y history of droopy upper left eyelid, resulting in decreased visual acuity, and progressive tongue swelling, resulting in dysarthria, [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Symptoms may include any of the following: Abnormal heart rhythm Fatigue Numbness of hands or feet Shortness of breath Skin changes Swallowing problems Swelling in the arms [medlineplus.gov]

Synovial Cyst

Brachial swellings represent a diagnostic challenge because they can be the clinical expression of a variety of diseases. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The most common presentation is local pain and swelling. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Synonym(s): myxoid cyst, peritendinitis serosa, synovial cyst [G. a swelling or knot] gan·gli·on, pl. ganglia, pl. ganglions ( gang'glē-ŏn, -ă, -ŏnz ) 1. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Lipedema

It causes limbs to swell because of fluid backup as a result of lymph nodes that are absent or damaged or lymph vessels that haven't developed properly. [thespec.com]

Edema, or swelling, is commonly due to fluid retention. Lipedema is different. [journals.sagepub.com]

This swelling does not typically indent with pressure (‘non-pitting’), unless the patient also has other reasons for the edema. Swelling persists despite leg elevation. [journals.sagepub.com]

Fournier Gangrene

The swelling of subcutaneous plane involved the flank regions, mainly on the left side. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Clinical presentation of scrotal/paratesticular pleomorphic MFH is usually a painless and gradual scrotal swelling. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A sudden onset of fever with severe pain and swelling of the scrotal or perineal area, with the skin exhibiting purulent discharge and redness. [symptoma.com]

Enthesitis-Related Arthritis

It provides crucial information such as soft tissue swelling, synovitis, edema, and any thickening of the tendons or ligaments. [symptoma.com]

Some children may also experience pain or/and swelling at pelvis, chest and elbow. [findarthritistreatment.com]

Symptoms include: Pain Swelling Inflammation Heat around the affected area In some cases the affected joint, e.g. toe resembles a sausage due to the extent of the swelling [medic8.com]