The swelling of the body means an increase in size or change in the shape of an area of the body. Swelling can result from accumulation of fluid in the body, abnormal tissue growth, abnormal movement of tissue, and most people do not develop swelling Except in some circumstances, that they are experiencing a state of swelling as the weather was hot or when they remain the same position for a long time, whether they are standing or sitting, so you suffer from the swelling situation you will find yourself in a more serious and worse when the person stays in one position for a while This increases the swelling of the legs and feet , Or hands that swell because of fluids in the body that usually move down to one side due to the effect of gravity, and as a swelling can be caused by problems associated with high temperatures, such as heat caused by edema or heat caused by some practices as well as those who are active In a hot environment, body fluid can be collected in different tissue places of the body (topically) or can affect the whole body (in general).
Causes of localized swelling include:
- A particular area of the body is exposed to injury, resulting in bruising as well as a hemorrhage that may cause injury due to bleeding in small subcutaneous blood vessels. Bleeding can also affect the joints (joint blood) or the area that supports and lubricates joints (cystitis) For shock). The resulting swelling may affect only one position. Swelling may affect large areas of the body such as swelling, accident, or exposure to a car accident.
- Infection, which can occur in the joint or under the skin.
- An abscess is a pool of pus that forms at the site of the infected tissue.
- Cellulitis, or inflammation of the cellular tissue, is inflammation of the skin that can cause mild or severe swelling.
- The swelling caused by burning, which can cause swelling at the burning site or in a larger area forming all over the burn.
- Inflammation that occurs when the tissues are irritated by excessive movement or movement.
- Tendonitis, can occur together or separately.
As swelling may result from repeated stress during activities that require frequent spasms or rapid and joint movements, and swelling may result from insect bites or stings. Most insect bites or bites cause a small amount of redness or swelling, but some people develop a sensitivity Sting or discus may develop a lot of swelling, redness, itching when exposed to stings, and there are other causes of swelling, such as swelling associated with the presence of a bag of liquid, or a bag of blood, or pus (sac) or swollen gland.