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Swelling: causas, sintomas y tratamiento

Esta guia resume causas frecuentes, senales de alerta y cuando acudir al medico para swelling.

Que puede causar Swelling

1Infections and inflammation — bacterial, viral, or autoimmune triggers activate swelling
2Metabolic disturbances — hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, or blood sugar changes
3Structural or vascular causes — tissue damage, nerve compression, or circulatory problems
4Psychological factors — stress, anxiety, and depression can produce measurable physical swelling
5Underlying conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Heart Failure frequently present with swelling as a core feature

!Sudden, severe swelling that peaks within seconds to minutes
!Swelling accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, or neurological changes
!Onset after trauma, head injury, or toxic exposure
!Progressive worsening over days or weeks without a clear cause
!Swelling in a high-risk individual (age >65, immunocompromised, or pregnant)

→Swelling is sudden, severe, or described as 'the worst you've ever experienced'
→Associated symptoms include fever >39°C, vision changes, confusion, or weakness
→Symptoms persist beyond 72 hours or are progressively worsening

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