Swelling (medical) - Causes

Causes

  • Allergic reaction
  • Cellulitis
  • Contact dermatitis
  • Eczema
  • Hives
  • Insect bite
  • Insect sting
  • Skin infection

Causes of generalized swelling:

  • Beri-beri
  • Celiac disease
  • Certain medications
  • Cirrhosis of the liver
  • Chronic hepatitis
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Edema
  • Excessive IV therapy
  • Filariasis
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Heart failure
  • Kidney conditions
  • Kidney failure
  • Liver condition
  • Lymphedema
  • Lymphatic obstruction
  • Malabsorption
  • Malnutrition
  • Nephritis
  • Nephrotic syndrome
  • Preeclampsia
  • Pregnancy
  • Premenstrual syndrome
  • Protein deficiency
  • Thyroid condition
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Varicose veins

Some possible causes of a swollen limb include:

  • Allergic reaction
  • Cancer
  • Lymphatic obstruction
  • Sunburn
  • Venous thrombosis

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