Abdominal swelling, also known as a swollen belly or abdominal distention, is a condition caused from something as simple as overeating or as serious as a life-threatening disease or illness. Treatment varies, depending on the cause and extent of...
Everyone experiences abdominal pain and swelling at some point in his or her life. In most cases, abdominal pain and swelling are caused by air or increased gas in the stomach and do not indicate a serious condition. When abdominal pain and...
Most people have experienced a blow to the nose that has resulted in swelling in or around the nasal cavities. Swelling of this sort not only alters your appearance but also can make breathing difficult. However, there are steps you can take to...
The quadriceps is a group of four muscles on the front of the thigh that extend the lower leg at the knee, and extend the thigh at the hip. According to the Sports Injury Clinic, quadriceps strains usually occur while sprinting, kicking or jumping...
If you have puffiness around the eyes, it may be caused by allergies. According to MayoClinic.com, if redness and itching accompanies the bags under the eyes, it is likely caused by allergies or dermatitis. If the puffiness persists for more than...
Coconut oil has been found to have numerous benefits when used externally. A study in the Journal of the American Contact Dermatitis Society reports that virgin coconut oil is useful in the treatment of virus, fungi and bacteria, all of which can...
Swimmer's ear is an infection in the external ear canal, which is at the area of the eardrum extending to the outside of your ear. Otitis externa, the more technical term, is commonly referred to as swimmer's ear because the infection often...
Family doctors have recommended brewer's yeast as a natural mosquito repellent for generations. Brewer's yeast is high in thiamine, or Vitamin B1, which is excreted through your pores when you sweat. Though humans can't detect it, brewer's yeast...
Sinus infections can be uncomfortable, and many people with this condition scramble to their local drugstore as quickly as possible to find relief. For breastfeeding mothers, treating a sinus infection is not so simple. Medications can not only...
A child's developing digestive and immune system can leave many toddlers open to problems with allergies. Often, children are allergic to nuts, especially peanuts. While an allergic reaction to peanuts can be life threatening if the toddler is...
Wasps sting when the insects feels they are being threatened, or their nest is endangered. Signs of a wasp sting include severe pain and swelling in the area that was stung. Most wasp stings can be treated at home, unless there are severe...
Hives are an allergic reaction that can happen suddenly. A variety of things trigger hives, including infection due to a viral illness and allergies to foods, medication, make up or soap. Other causes of hives include stress, both emotional and...
Your knee is the largest joint in your body and can be easily injured. Knee pain and injuries can strike individuals of all ages and activity levels. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reports that knee-related ailments are the most...
During pregnancy, a little bit of swelling -- especially in the legs and feet -- is relatively common. While you might have heard that warm lemon water will help reduce your swelling, there's no scientific evidence to support this notion, except...
The lymphatic system maintains the fluid balance within the body and is an important component of the immune system. If the lymphatic system is damaged, severe swelling can result from excessive fluid accumulation, or the body cannot defend itself...
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, approximately 581,000 knee replacements are performed each year in the United States. A knee replacement may be the recommended treatment if a patient has a severely damaged knee due to...
Swelling in the body is not a normal symptom of drinking alcohol and needs to be reported to your doctor as soon as possible. Most swelling after drinking alcohol is caused by the release of histamine in the body, either from an allergic reaction...
Lotrel is the brand name for a prescription medication that contains two active ingredients: benazepril, an angiotensin converting enzyme or ACE inhibitor; and amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker. These medications work together to help reduce...
Ankle injuries, and most notably ankle sprains, are quite common in the game of football. Ankle injuries commonly occur when a player makes a rapid change of direction, is tackled around the ankle or lands awkwardly and rolls the ankle. An ankle...
Red velvet cake is a treat for many people, but for those who have food allergies, it can pose problems. The cake, probably named for the deep red color provided by a combination of cocoa and red food coloring, contains a number of potential...
Allergies are one of the most common health problems in the United States. In fact, more than 50 percent of the United States population has issues with at least on allergen, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology....
A sunburn is a common reaction of the skin to prolonged exposure to the sun. Unless there are blisters or other signs of a second-degree burn, sunburns tend to get better on their own after a few days. If you are experiencing extreme pain,...
Put ice packs on your bone bruise (also called a periosteal bruise) to reduce the swelling that usually comes with this type of injury. Unlike soft-tissue bruises that almost always discolor fairly quickly, you may or may not get a "black and...
Loratadine, sold under the brand name Claritin, is a medication used to treat allergy symptoms. Other brand names include Claritin 24 Hour Allergy and Tavist ND. Claritin 24 Hour Allergy medications are used to alleviate seasonal allergy symptoms,...
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that tend to make their first appearance in young adults between the age of 15 to 25. The reason that they cause so much trouble in some people is...
Although a mild swelling of your fingers may be nothing more than a temporary nuisance, severe finger swelling may be a disabling condition. Infections or a buildup of fluid are common causes of swelling in the fingers. When swelling in your...
The condition of swollen hands after exercise, though often uncomfortable, usually does not require treatment or serious concern. The cause of swelling in the hands is not well documented by doctors, but the symptoms usually go away after the body...
Swelling in the legs and feet--sometimes referred to as peripheral edema--is a condition caused by abnormal buildup of fluid in the limbs or inflammation and swelling of tissues or joints. While swelling in the lower extremities can be the result...
An estimated 6.8 million Americans over age 64 suffer from lymphedema or are at risk for developing it, according to a report, "The Incidence of Lymphedema," prepared by patient advocate Robert Weiss for the online support group LymphNotes.com. A...
