Description
Skin swelling can result from trauma, infection, inflammation, abscess, allergic reaction, or tumor. Inflammation can occur from a medication reaction, trauma or an autoimmune disease.
Symptoms
Pain, swelling, redness, fever, increased warmth.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. A CT scan and/or MRI scan can identify infection, abscess, fracture, or cancer.
Tests:
CT Scan, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Specialists:
Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Pediatric Dermatology, Telemedicine Dermatology
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. A CT scan and/or MRI scan can identify infection, abscess, fracture, or cancer.
Tests:
CT Scan, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Specialists:
Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Pediatric Dermatology, Telemedicine Dermatology
Treatment
Depends on the cause of the swelling but may include: ice, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications/NSAIDs (ibuprofen/Motrin or Advil, naproxen/Naprosyn), antibiotics, and/or surgery.