Swelling - All About
It
What is swelling? Any increase in the size or a
change in the shape of an area of the body is called swelling. It
can be caused by collection of body fluid, tissue growth, or
abnormal movement or position of tissue. Each one of us is bound to
have some sought of swelling some time in our lives. During hot
weather, if one has stood or sat in the same place for a long time,
one might notice a swelling in the feet and ankles. Staying
in
one position for any length of time increases the
risk that the lower legs, feet, or hands will swell as body fluid
will normally move down a limb from the effects of gravity.
Swelling may also be caused by heat-related problems, like heat
edema from working or being active in a hot environment. Body
fluids may collect in different tissue spaces of the body
(localized) or they can affect the whole body (generalized).
Some Causes of Localized Swelling -
A huge list of causes can be drawn for localized swelling; however
we shall only be discussing a few common causes. Injury to any
specific body area may result into swelling. In case of an under
skin or joint infection, an abscess (a pocket of pus that forms at
the site of infected tissue) which is a type of swelling is formed.
Even inflammation resulting from tissue irritation by overuse or
repeated motion can be a common cause for swelling. Swelling of the
sac that cushions and lubricates the joint (bursitis) can be caused
due to prolonged or repeated pressure or by activities that require
repeated twisting or rapid joint movement.
Some Causes of Generalized Swelling -
A few common causes of generalized swelling will include the
following -
Allergic reaction -
A sudden swelling of the hands and face can be a result of a severe
allergic reaction and will require immediate medical
evaluation.
Autoimmune diseases -
Like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and scleroderma can cause
swelling when the body produces antibodies and other cells that
attack and destroy tissues in the body.
Medications -
Some medications also change the way body fluids circulate, causing
swelling.
The Swollen
Jaw
The cause The Actinymycosis is the popular name of the swollen jaw
defect. The jawbone is composed of two bones wherein the lower jaw
is the only bone in the human skull. The proximal and the distal
ends of the bone are joint to the temporal and...
Swollen Uvula -
Learning the Details!
What Is Uvula? The uvula is a small cone-shaped mass of tissue that
hangs down from the soft palate, near the back of the throat. The
word 'uvula' is derived from the diminutive of uva, the Latin word
for "grape", due to the uvula's grape-like...
Swollen vulva
Presence The vulva is the opening into the reproductive organs. The
cause of this could be many Sexually transmitted diseases. Removal
of certain organs, Basic Infertility Pattern (BIP). The Adrenal
gland causes a lot of changes in the Vulva's...
Swollen Face
Causes of swelling: The swelling of the face may take place due to
a number of factors which may be based upon a wide range of effects
taking place internally within the body or the external effects
which takes place in the environment. Obesity...
Swollen Joints
A brief account: A joint is a place in the body where two bones
meet or intersect each other which give ease to the locomotor
movement of the specific organ or a specific limb. Swelling in the
joints can be in different locations of the body which...
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