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In medical parlance, swelling is the enlargement of organs caused by accumulation of excess fluid in tissues, called edema. A symptom' (from Greek σύμπτωμα, "accident misfortune that which befalls" from συμπίπτω, "I befall" from A Sign is an indication of some fact or quality and a medical sign is an objective indication of some medical fact or quality that is detected by a Physician The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (most commonly known by the abbreviation ICD) provides codes to classify Diseases The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision ( ICD -10) is a coding of diseases and signs symptoms abnormal findings The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (most commonly known by the abbreviation ICD) provides codes to classify Diseases The following is a list of codes for International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. Medicine is the art and science of healing It encompasses a range of Health care practices evolved to maintain and restore Human Health by the Tissue is a cellular organizational level intermediate between cells and a complete organism Oedema (or Edema in American English formerly known as dropsy or hydropsy, is the increase of Interstitial fluid in any organ &mdash swelling
It can occur throughout the body (generalized), or a specific part or organ can be affected (localized). Swelling is considered one of the five characteristics of inflammation; along with pain, heat, redness, and loss of function. Inflammation ( Latin, inflamatio, to set on fire is the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli such as Pathogens
In a general sense, the suffix "-megaly" is used to indicate a growth, as in hepatomegaly, acromegaly, and splenomegaly. Hepatomegaly is the condition of having an enlarged Liver. It is a nonspecific medical sign having many causes which can broadly be broken down into Infection Acromegaly (from Greek akros "extreme" or "extremities" and megalos "large" - extremities enlargement is a Syndrome Splenomegaly is an enlargement of the Spleen, which usually lies in the left upper quadrant (LUQ of the Human abdomen.
A body part may swell in response to injury, infection, or disease, as well as because of an underlying lump. Injury or bodily injury is Damage or Harm caused to the Structure or function of the Body caused by an outside agent or An infection is the detrimental Colonization of a host Organism by a foreign Species. A disease is an abnormal condition of an organism that impairs bodily functions and can be deadly Swelling — especially swelling of the ankle can also occur if the body is not circulating fluid well. In Human anatomy, the ankle Joint is formed where the Foot and the leg meet
Generalized swelling, or massive edema (also called anasarca), is a common sign in severely ill people. Anasarca, also known as "extreme generalized Edema " is a Medical Condition characterised by widespread swelling of the Skin due to Although slight edema may be difficult to detect to the untrained eye, especially in an overweight person, massive edema is very obvious.
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Causes
The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of swelling symptoms:
General possible causes of localized swelling:
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Some possible causes of skin swelling include:
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Some possible causes of a swollen limb include:
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Treatment
While it's possible for mild swelling to go away on its own, several things can be done to relieve the symptoms or haste the process. Injury or bodily injury is Damage or Harm caused to the Structure or function of the Body caused by an outside agent or An infection is the detrimental Colonization of a host Organism by a foreign Species. A venous thrombosis is a Blood clot that forms within a Vein. Skin trauma is when the Skin or multiple layers of Epithelial tissues experience serious and altering physical injury Dermatitis is a Blanket term meaning any " Inflammation of the skin" (e Cellulitis is an Infection of the deep Subcutaneous tissue of the Skin. Contact dermatitis is a term for a Skin reaction resulting from exposure to Allergens (allergic contact dermatitis or irritants (irritant contact dermatitis Eczema (from Greek έκζεμα) is a form of Dermatitis, or Inflammation of the Epidermis. Allergy is a disorder of the Immune system often also referred to as Atopy. Insect bites and stings occur when an Insect is agitated and seeks to defend itself through its natural defense mechanisms or when an insect seeks to feed off the bitten person Insect bites and stings occur when an Insect is agitated and seeks to defend itself through its natural defense mechanisms or when an insect seeks to feed off the bitten person Oedema (or Edema in American English formerly known as dropsy or hydropsy, is the increase of Interstitial fluid in any organ &mdash swelling Premenstrual syndrome ( PMS) (sometimes referred to as PMT or Premenstrual Tension) is a collection of physical psychological and emotional symptoms Pregnancy ( Latin graviditas) is the carrying of one or more offspring known as a Fetus or Embryo, inside the Uterus of a Female Pre-eclampsia (US preeclampsia) is a Medical condition where Hypertension arises in pregnancy ( Pregnancy-induced hypertension) in association Heart failure is a Cardiac condition that occurs when a problem with the structure or function of the Heart impairs its ability to supply Heart failure is a Cardiac condition that occurs when a problem with the structure or function of the Heart impairs its ability to supply Nephritis is Inflammation of the Kidney. The word comes from the Greek nephro- meaning "of the kidney" and -itis meaning "inflammation" Glomerulonephritis, also known as glomerular nephritis, abbreviated GN, is a renal disease characterized by Inflammation of the glomeruli Not to be confused with Nephritic syndrome Nephrotic syndrome is a nonspecific disorder in which the Kidneys are damaged to leak large Renal failure or kidney Cirrhosis is a consequence of chronic Liver Disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrous Scar tissue as well as regenerative Hepatitis (plural hepatitides) implies injury to the Liver characterized by the presence of Inflammatory cells in the tissue of Varicose veins are Veins that have become enlarged and twisted Lymphedema, also spelled lymphoedema, also known as lymphatic obstruction, is a condition of localized Fluid retention caused by a compromised See special page for Filariasis in domestic animals Lymphatic Filariasis (Philariasis is a parasitic and Proteins are broken down in the Stomach during Digestion by Enzymes known as Proteases into smaller Polypeptides to provide Malabsorption is a state arising from abnormality in Digestion or Absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal(GI tract. Coeliac Ulcerative colitis ( Colitis ulcerosa, UC) is a form of Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD Malnutrition is a general term for a medical condition caused by an improper or insufficient diet. Beriberi (pronounced Berry-berry) is a Nervous system ailment caused by Thiamine (vitamin B1 deficiency Thrombosis is the formation of a blood Clot ( Thrombus) inside a Blood vessel, obstructing the flow of Blood through the Circulatory A sunburn is a burn to living tissue such as Skin produced by overexposure to Ultraviolet (UV radiation commonly from the Sun 's rays The lymphatic system in Vertebrates is a network of conduits that carry a clear fluid called Lymph. Allergy is a disorder of the Immune system often also referred to as Atopy. Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled The HI-RICE first aid method of rest and protecting the affected area has long been taught as a short term solution. RICE is a treatment method for Soft tissue injury which is an acronym for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. The application of oxygen is known to assist in the reduction of swelling.
See also
- Edema
- Causes of edema
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