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Swelling symptoms (medical symptom): Symptoms causing swelling or enlargement.
Swelling symptoms (medical symptom): Parts of the body may swell in response to injury, infection or disease, or because of an underlying lump. Swelling can also occur if the body is not circulating fluid well (especially ankle swelling). Generalized swelling from fluid retention is called edema. Lymph nodes may swell in response to infection (see swollen lymph nodes). Any type of swelling symptom needs prompt professional medical diagnosis.
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... Does the edema pit on pressure? Edema that pits on pressure is more likely to be due to heart, liver, or kidney disease. Edema that does not pit on pressure is ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is it in the right upper quadrant? A mass in the right upper quadrant is most often an enlarged liver. However, the liver may be pushed down by a ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is there hepatomegaly? If there is hepatomegaly, one should suspect congestive heart failure, emphysema, constrictive pericarditis, hepatic vein thrombosis, and cirrhosis of the liver. Is ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is there a history of trauma? Trauma, of course, may cause fractures and subperiosteal hematomas. Is the patient a child or an adult? Children are more likely to have Ewing's ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is the facial swelling focal or diffuse? If it is focal, one should consider a local condition in the structures underlying the face such as the salivary glands, the teeth, or ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is it reducible? If the mass is reducible, it is most likely a femoral hernia or saphenous varix. Is there an associated kyphotic curvature of the spine? The findings ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Smaller localized, freely movable masses are the sebaceous cysts, hematomas, lipomas, and lymph nodes. Masses that seem to be attached to the skull are osteomas, dermoid cysts, and sarcomas. Brain tumor tissue may... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is it reducible? If the inguinal swelling is reducible, a femoral hernia or inguinal hernia should be suspected. Does it transilluminate? If the mass transilluminates, it is probably ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is the swelling focal or diffuse? Focal jaw swelling should suggest alveolar abscess, gingivitis, adamantinoma, actinomycosis, epithelioma, a cyst, osteoma, odontoma, or epulis. ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is it painless? The presence of joint swelling without pain, especially on motion, would suggest Charcot's disease. Is the ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is it painless? Painless swelling of the knee is probably a Charcot's joint. Is it unilateral or bilateral? Unilateral knee swelling is most likely due to trauma, gout, pseudogout, ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Ask the Following Question: Is it painful or nonpainful? Painful swelling of the lip is more likely to be herpes zoster, herpes simplex, pyoderma granulosa, insect bites or stings, alveolar abscess, and ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is it focal or diffuse? Focal masses or swellings may be thyroglossal cyst, branchial cleft cyst, aneurysm, an enlarged lymph node due to Hodgkin's disease, ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is it soft or firm? A soft popliteal swelling may be an abscess, varicose vein, Baker's cyst, popliteal aneurysm, or swollen bursa. A firm popliteal swelling may be an osteosarcoma, ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A pulsatile swelling anywhere is an aneurysm until proven otherwise. However, frequently there is simply a benign or malignant tumor over a large artery that gives the false impression that the mass is... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Jaw pain is a common presenting or incidental complaint; its etiology is often identified by a careful history and physical examination. In many cases, consultation with a dentist will aid in the diagnosis and treatment.... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Primary care physicians, rheumatologists, and orthopedists frequently encounter complaints about the knee. Because the range of illnesses affecting the knee varies greatly, a thorough history and physical exam are essential. Once a... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Ankle pain is a common problem that generally occurs secondary to acute or chronic injury or degenerative joint disease. Ankle sprains, most commonly due to traumatic inversion injury, are the... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Gynecomastia, or breast swelling, refers to a noninflammatory enlargement of the male breast. It is defined histologically as a benign proliferation of the glandular tissue of the male breast... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The elbow joint is formed by the radius, ulna, and distal humerus. Trauma is a common cause of injury. Injuries frequently result from falling on an outstretched hand and may be associated with nerve injuries ... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Low back pain is the second most common cause of doctor visits in the U.S. and is the most common cause of disability. Up to 90% of the population will experience back pain... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The shoulder is a complex arrangement of the humerus held loosely in place by ten muscles acting on the scapula, clavicle, and humerus, which form three articulations (acromioclavicular, glenohumeral, and sternoclavicular). Acute injuries... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Toe pain and swelling can be caused by local processes such as infection or trauma, or it may be a symptom of a systemic disorder, such as rheumatoid arthritis, endocarditis, or atherosclerotic vascular disease.... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The wrist is composed of eight carpal bones that are held in alignment by a series of ligaments and cartilaginous connective tissue. Wrist pain is fairly common in primary care.... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... True optic disc swelling or edema can be a very ominous sign. Papilledema is defined as disc swelling produced by increased ICP; it may be asymmetric, UL, or BL. Acutely, the vision, color vision, and... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A scrotal mass may or may not be detected by the patient or the patient's parent. Many are discovered by the clinician during routine physical examinations. Most scrotal masses seen in... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Developing a differential of this condition can be done either histologically or with the mnemonic MINT. After all, once each structure or tissue is identified the significant lesions are either inflammatory or neoplastic ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Applying anatomy one can quickly ascertain that a lump in the jaw may come from the skin and subcutaneous tissues, glands, or bones. Skin and subcutaneous tissue. ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The best approach to analysis of this symptom is anatomic and histologic ( Table 43 ). However, if one remembers the biochemical causes of joint disease, ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Although anatomy may assist somewhat in developing the differential here, it is probably an unnecessary exercise because the mnemonic MINT will bring to mind virtually all ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The key to recalling the causes of a popliteal swelling is anatomy. Each structure in the popliteal space may be involved by one or two conditions that cause a mass or swelling. In visualizing ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The number of conditions causing focal or diffuse swelling of the gums is far out of proportion to the size of this organ and the fact that physicians frequently pay little attention to it unless the patient mentions it. The best approach is to ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Swollen tongue (macroglossia) is an uncommon complaint, yet on examination, it is occasionally found. Is it possible to think of more than two or three causes? In most instances this is difficult ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Abdominal distention refers to increased abdominal girth — the result of increased intra-abdominal pressure forcing the abdominal wall outward. Distention may be mild or severe, depending on the amount of pressure.... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A common sign in severely ill patients, generalized edema is the excessive accumulation of interstitial fluid throughout the body. Its severity varies widely; slight edema may be difficult to detect, especially if the patient is... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Scrotal swelling occurs when a condition affecting the testicles, epididymis, or scrotal skin produces edema or a mass; the penis may be involved. Scrotal swelling can affect males of any age. It can be unilateral or bilateral and... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Mechanical Bowel Obstruction Extraluminal compression Congenital abnormalities ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Abdominal distention refers to increased abdominal girth—the result of increased intra-abdominal pressure forcing the abdominal wall outward. Distention may be mild or severe, depending on the... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A common sign in severely ill patients, generalized edema is the excessive accumulation of interstitial fluid throughout the body. Its severity varies widely; slight edema may be... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Gum swelling may result from one of two mechanisms: an increase in the size of existing gum cells (hypertrophy) or an increase in their number (hyperplasia). This common sign may involve one or... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Scrotal swelling occurs when a condition affecting the testicles, epididymis, or scrotal skin produces edema or a mass; the penis may be involved. Scrotal swelling can affect males of any age. It can be... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Differential Overview Inguinal Swelling ❑ Direct inguinal hernia ❑ Indirect inguinal hernia &... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Differential Overview Pain Predominant ❑ Epididymitis ❑ Testicular torsion ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Differential Overview ❑ Deep vein thrombosis ❑ Venous insufficiency ❑ Calf muscle strain/hematoma ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A common sign in severely ill patients, generalized edema is the excessive accumulation of interstitial fluid throughout the body. Its severity varies widely; slight edema may be difficult to... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Scrotal swelling occurs when a condition affecting the testicles, epididymis, or scrotal skin produces edema or a mass; the penis may be involved. Scrotal swelling can affect males of any age. It... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Abdominal distention refers to increased abdominal girth — the result of increased intra-abdominal pressure forcing the abdominal wall outward. Distention may be mild or severe, depending on the amount of pressure. It may be... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A common sign in severely ill patients, generalized edema is the excessive accumulation of interstitial fluid throughout the body. Its severity varies widely; slight edema may be difficult to detect, especially if... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Scrotal swelling occurs when a condition affecting the testicles, epididymis, or scrotal skin produces edema or a mass; the penis may be involved. Scrotal swelling can affect... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Abdominal distention refers to increased abdominal girth—the result of increased intra-abdominal pressure forcing the abdominal wall outward. Distention may be mild or severe, depending on the amount of pressure.... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A common sign in severely ill patients, generalized edema is the excessive accumulation of interstitial fluid throughout the body. Its severity varies widely; slight edema may be difficult... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Scrotal swelling occurs when a condition affecting the testicles, epididymis, or scrotal skin produces edema or a mass; the penis may be involved. Scrotal swelling can affect males... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Developing a differential of this condition can be done either histologically or with the mnemonic MINT. After all, once each structure or tissue... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Applying anatomy, one can quickly ascertain that a lump in the jaw may come from the skin and subcutaneous tissues, glands, or bones. ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The best approach to analysis of this symptom is anatomic and histologic (Table 43). However, if one remembers the biochemical causes of joint disease,... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Although anatomy may assist somewhat in developing the differential here, it is probably an unnecessary exercise because the mnemonic MINT will bring to mind virtually all the ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The key to recalling the causes of a popliteal swelling is anatomy. Each structure in the popliteal space may be involved by one or two conditions that cause a mass or... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The number of conditions causing focal or diffuse swelling of the gums is far out of proportion to the size of this organ and the fact that physicians frequently pay little attention to it unless the patient mentions ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Swollen tongue (macroglossia) is an uncommon complaint, yet on examination, it is occasionally found. Is it possible to think of more than two or three causes? In most instances this is difficult, yet there is a key to... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
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