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Swelling Definition
Common names:
  • Body Swelling
  • Edema
  • Swelling
A person with swelling has enlargement of part of the body, usually due to a collection of fluid beneath the skin. It is important to evaluate whether the swelling is all over the body, or just localized to one area, such as a limb. Images

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Last Updated: Oct 21, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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