- 21. Ganglion cysts
- (Ganglion cysts)
- ... on the cyst's size, shape and depth. MRI or ultrasound may also be used if your doctor suspects a ganglion cyst, but the telltale swelling isn't visible in a physical exam. In this case, an MRI or ultrasound ...
- 22. Dislocation
- (Dislocation)
- ... damage the joint and its surrounding muscles, ligaments, nerves and even blood vessels. Ice the injured joint. Applying ice to the injured joint can help reduce pain and swelling by controlling ...
- 23. Knee pain
- (Knee pain)
- ... your knee may require surgical repair. The location and severity of knee pain may vary, depending on the cause of the problem. Signs and symptoms that sometimes accompany knee pain include: Swelling ...
- 24. Knee bursitis
- (Knee bursitis)
- ... The bursa that lies over your kneecap can sometimes become infected. Call your doctor if you have a fever in addition to pain and swelling in your knee. Knee bursitis can be caused by: Frequent ...
- 25. Kidney cysts
- (Kidney cysts)
- ... obstruction. A kidney cyst that obstructs the normal flow of urine may lead to swelling of the kidney (hydronephrosis). A simple kidney cyst discovered during an imaging test for another disease ...
- 26. Diabetic ketoacidosis
- (Diabetic ketoacidosis)
- ... of your heart, muscles and nerves. Swelling in the brain (cerebral edema). Adjusting your blood sugar level too quickly can produce swelling in your brain. This complication appears to be more common ...
- 27. Keratitis
- (Keratitis)
- ... ulcers) Corneal swelling and scarring Temporary or permanent reduction in your vision Blindness You may start by seeing or calling your family doctor or a general practitioner if you have ...
- 28. Type 2 diabetes
- (Type 2 diabetes)
- ... between the toes, and moisturize with lotion. Check your feet every day for blisters, cuts, sores, redness or swelling. Consult your doctor if you have a sore or other foot problem that isn't healing. ...
- 29. Type 1 diabetes
- (Type 1 diabetes)
- ... Dry them gently, especially between the toes, and moisturize with lotion. Check your feet every day for blisters, cuts, sores, redness or swelling. Consult your doctor if you have a sore or other foot ...
- 30. Turner syndrome
- (Turner syndrome)
- ... turn outward at the elbows (cubitus valgus) Fingernails turned upward Swelling of the hands and feet, especially at birth Slightly smaller than average height at birth Delayed growth Sensitivity ...
- 31. Spinal tumor
- (Spinal tumor )
- ... surgery and radiation therapy as well as tumors themselves can cause inflammation inside the spinal cord, doctors sometimes prescribe corticosteroids to reduce the swelling, either following surgery or ...
- 32. Trigger finger
- (Trigger finger )
- ... drugs — ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), for example — may relieve the swelling constricting the tendon sheath and trapping the tendon. These medications can also relieve the pain associated with trigger ...
- 33. Tricuspid atresia
- (Tricuspid atresia)
- ... may also develop symptoms of heart failure, including: Fatigue and weakness Swelling (edema) in the legs, ankles and feet Swelling of the abdomen (ascites) Sudden weight gain from fluid retention ...
- 34. Trichinosis
- (Trichinosis)
- ... fever Muscle pain and tenderness Swelling of the eyelids or face Weakness Headache Sensitivity to light Pink eye (conjunctivitis) When to see a doctor If you have a mild case of trichinosis ...
- 35. Traumatic brain injury
- (Traumatic brain injury)
- ... in or around the brain, swelling, and blood clots can disrupt the oxygen supply to the brain and cause more widespread damage. Common causes Common events causing traumatic brain injury include the ...
- 36. Trachoma
- (Trachoma)
- ... on the inner surface of the upper eyelid (conjunctiva). Inflammation — intense. In this stage, the eye is now highly infectious and becomes irritated, with a thickening or swelling of the upper ...
- 37. Preeclampsia
- (Preeclampsia)
- ... kilogram) a week Swelling (edema), particularly in your face and hands, often accompanies preeclampsia. Swelling isn't considered a reliable sign of preeclampsia, however, because it also occurs in ...
- 38. Tooth abscess
- (Tooth abscess )
- ... to hot and cold temperatures Sensitivity to the pressure of chewing or biting Fever Swelling in your face or cheek Tender, swollen lymph nodes under your jaw or in your neck Sudden rush of foul-smelling ...
- 39. Tonsillitis
- (Tonsillitis)
- ... Frequent exposure to germs. School-age children are in close contact with their peers and frequently exposed to viruses or bacteria that can cause tonsillitis. Inflammation or swelling of ...
- 40. Jock itch
- (Jock itch)
- ... If excessive redness, swelling, drainage or fever occurs, see your doctor. Jock itch is caused by fungi called dermatophytes. These microscopic organisms are normal inhabitants of your skin, and their ...
