Swelling Resources
Visit the following resources for more information on swelling: The Mayo Clinic: Edema http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/edema/DS01035 MedlinePlus: Swelling...
View ArticlePrevent Swelling
Staying Healthy Avoid swelling by keeping healthy and active with: Periodic movement: It is important to ensure that you stay moving throughout the day. Even if you have a desk job that requires hours...
View ArticleAlternative Swelling Treatment
Alternative Medicine Review Homeopathic remedies can be used to help reduce minor swelling. If swelling is accompanied by other symptoms such as shortness or breath, immediate medical attention should...
View ArticleTraditional Swelling Treatment
Mild Swelling If the case of mild swelling, it will typically heal itself without medical treatment. If swelling occurs in a limb, the healing process can be expedited by raising the limb so that it is...
View ArticleCauses of Swelling
Overview of Swelling Causes Swelling can result from a wide range of conditions, from minor to life-threatening. Swelling is most often manifested as body fluid collection. It also results from tissue...
View ArticleSwelling Symptoms
Types of Swelling It is typical for swelling to be accompanied by local fever, pain, redness, and impairment of an affected organ. Swelling can be widespread, or localized to one particular area....
View ArticleSwelling Overview
What is Swelling? Swelling occurs when an area of one’s body increases in size or changes in shape. Edema is a type of swelling that is caused by excessive amounts of fluid trapped in the body’s...
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