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Swelling: Swelling is listed as an alternate name or description for symptom:
Causes of Swelling symptoms (Swelling): See detailed list of causes below.
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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