internal swelling

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Why Do Our Bodies Swell? 12 Surprising Reasons

November 29, 2016

Swelling, also known as edema, is the name for an increase in size or change in shape of an area of the body. Learn more. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: generalized swelling, injury, insect bites, internal swelling, localized swelling, redness, swelling
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