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Swollen feet
Swollen feet: Swollen feet is listed as an alternate name or description for symptom Foot swelling.
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Foot swelling (medical symptom): Swelling of one or both feet
Causes of Foot swelling (Swollen feet)
The list of causes of Foot swelling (Swollen feet) includes:
- Infected cut
- Thorn or splinter
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Related Symptoms for Swollen feet
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- Foot pain
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- Type 1
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- Acromegaly
- Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
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Medical Textbook Extracts for Swollen feet
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EDEMA, GENERALIZED
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
... Does the edema pit on pressure? Edema that pits on pressure is more likely to be due to heart, liver, or kidney disease. Edema that does not pit on pressure is more ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
EDEMA, LOCALIZED
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
... Is the edema acute or chronic? Acute edema, if it is localized, should always bring to mind a deep vein thrombophlebitis. It also should bring to mind ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
PERIORBITAL EDEMA
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
... Is there a periorbital or facial rash? The presence of a periorbital or facial rash should suggest contact dermatitis, angioneurotic edema, ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
Periorbital Edema
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
... Periorbital or eyelid edema has many possible etiologies, including mechanical, hemodynamic, infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic causes. A careful history and physical examination are necessary to determine whether the problem is... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
Peripheral Edema
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
... Chronic venous insufficiency affects up to 25% of the general population and is the most common cause of edema or swelling of the lower extremities. Normal venous blood return to the... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
Edema
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
... Edema is defined as the accumulation of excessive amounts of fluid in the cells and tissues of the body and is relatively rare in children. It is usually generalized and dependent (i.e., fluid tends to accumulate... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
Periorbital Edema
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
... Periorbital edema is frequently reported by parents via telephone. Unless the cause is obvious and benign, an immediate evaluation is warranted. Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
PERIORBITAL AND FACIAL EDEMA
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
... The mechanism for periorbital and facial edema is similar to that for edema of the extremities. Thus, increased backpressure of the veins will cause periorbital edema in right heart failure, constrictive ... READ EXCERPTS »
EDEMA OF THE EXTREMITIES
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
... Edema of the extremities is a common symptom. Most physicians, therefore, have an immediate working diagnosis when the patient walks into the office: congestive heart failure if the edema is bilateral and deep vein phlebitis if it is ... READ EXCERPTS »
Edema of the leg
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
... Leg edema is a common sign that results when excess interstitial fluid accumulates in one or both legs. It may affect just the foot and ankle or extend to the thigh, and may be slight... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
Edema of the arm
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
... The result of excess interstitial fluid in the arm, arm edema may be unilateral or bilateral and may develop gradually or abruptly. It may be aggravated by immobility and... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
Edema, generalized
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
... A common sign in severely ill patients, generalized edema is the excessive accumulation of interstitial fluid throughout the body. Its severity varies widely; slight edema may be difficult to detect,... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Edema
(A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
... Localized Venous or lymphatic obstruction and/or insufficiency Venous thrombosis Baker's cyst ... READ EXCERPTS »
Pulmonary Edema
(A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
... Elevated Microvascular Pressure Cardiogenic Volume overload (especially when associated with low plasma oncotic pressure) Neurogenic ... READ EXCERPTS »
Acute pulmonary edema
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
... Signs and Symptoms Dyspnea; orthopnea; coughing; tachycardia; tachypnea; crackles; jugular vein distention; diastolic gallop; cyanosis; confusion; frothy, bloody sputum; cold, clammy skin ... Treatment (Tx) ... READ EXCERPTS »
Pulmonary edema
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
... Pulmonary edema is the accumulation of fluid in the extravascular spaces of the lung. In cardiogenic pulmonary edema, fluid accumulation results from elevations in pulmonary venous and capillary hydrostatic pressures. A... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
Edema of the leg
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
... Leg edema is a common sign that results when excess interstitial fluid accumulates in one or both legs. It may affect just the foot and ankle or extend to the thigh, and may be slight or dramatic and pitting or nonpitting. Leg... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... READ EXCERPTS »
Edema of the arm
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
... The result of excess interstitial fluid in the arm, this type of edema may be unilateral or bilateral and may develop gradually or abruptly. It may be aggravated by immobility and alleviated by arm elevation... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... READ EXCERPTS »
Edema of the face
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
... Facial edema refers to either localized swelling—around the eyes, for example—or more generalized facial swelling that may extend to the neck and upper arms. Occasionally painful, this sign may develop gradually or abruptly.... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Edema, generalized
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
... A common sign in severely ill patients, generalized edema is the excessive accumulation of interstitial fluid throughout the body. Its severity varies widely; slight edema may be difficult to detect, especially if the patient is... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Edema
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
... Paul Evans and Michael P. Rowane Edema is defined as a clinically apparent increase in interstitial fluid volume (1–3). A number of possible factors cause edema. Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... READ EXCERPTS »
Ankle/Foot Pain
(Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
... Differential Overview Ankle Pain ❑ Ankle sprain ❑ Fibular fracture ❑... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Edema
(Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
... Differential Overview ❑ Congestive heart failure ❑ Venous insufficiency ❑ Hypoalbuminemia ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... READ EXCERPTS »
Pulmonary edema
(Handbook of Diseases)
... With pulmonary edema, fluid accumulates in the extravascular spaces of the lung. With cardiogenic pulmonary edema, fluid accumulation results from elevations in pulmonary venous and capillary hydrostatic pressures. A common complication of... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
Edema, facial
(Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
... Facial edema refers to either localized swelling — around the eyes, for example — or more generalized facial swelling that may extend to the neck and upper arms. Occasionally painful,... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Edema, generalized
(Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
... A common sign in severely ill patients, generalized edema is the excessive accumulation of interstitial fluid throughout the body. Its severity varies widely; slight edema may be difficult to detect, especially if the patient is obese,... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
Edema of the leg
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
... Leg edema is a common sign that results when excess interstitial fluid accumulates in one or both legs. It may affect just the foot and ankle or extend to the thigh and may be... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Edema of the arm
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
... The result of excess interstitial fluid in the arm, arm edema may be unilateral or bilateral and may develop gradually or abruptly. It may be aggravated by immobility and alleviated by arm elevation and... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Edema of the face
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
... Facial edema refers to either localized swelling — around the eyes, for example — or more generalized facial swelling that may extend to the neck and upper arms. Occasionally painful, this sign... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Edema, generalized
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
... A common sign in severely ill patients, generalized edema is the excessive accumulation of interstitial fluid throughout the body. Its severity varies widely; slight edema may be difficult... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Edema
(The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
...Generalized edema—excessive accumulationof fluid in interstitial space—is usually obvious first inankles, lower legs, and eyelids. Principal Causes of Edema ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Table 17.1. Principal Causes of Hydrops Fetalis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References ... READ EXCERPTS »
Edema of the leg
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
... Leg edema is a common sign that results when excess interstitial fluid accumulates in one or both legs. It may affect just the foot and ankle or extend to the thigh, and may be slight or dramatic, pitting or... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
Edema of the arm
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
... The result of excess interstitial fluid in the arm, arm edema may be unilateral or bilateral and may develop gradually or abruptly. It may be aggravated by immobility and alleviated by arm elevation and... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
Edema of the face
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
... Facial edema refers to either localized swelling—around the eyes, for example—or more generalized facial swelling that may extend to the neck and upper arms. Occasionally painful, this sign may develop gradually or... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
Edema, generalized
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
... A common sign in severely ill patients, generalized edema is the excessive accumulation of interstitial fluid throughout the body. Its severity varies widely; slight edema may be difficult to detect, especially... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
PERIORBITAL AND FACIAL EDEMA
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
... The mechanism for periorbital and facial edema is similar to that for edema of the extremities. Thus, increased backpressure of the veins will cause periorbital... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
EDEMA OF THE EXTREMITIES
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
... Edema of the extremities is a common symptom. Most physicians, therefore, have an immediate working diagnosis when the patient walks into the office: Congestive heart failure (CHF) if the edema is bilateral and ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
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