Why am I Swollen?

Swelling can occur anywhere and may indicate minor or serious issues. 

Medome helps identify causes. 

Common causes

  • Injury or inflammation 
  • Standing or sitting too long 
  • Allergic reactions 

Less common but important

  • Heart, liver, or kidney disease 
  • Blood clots 
  • Lymphedema 

What people ask about Swelling

“Is this serious?”

Medome flags patterns suggesting urgent evaluation.

“What helps?”

Elevation, compression, and monitoring help most minor cases.

“When should I seek care?”

Rapid, painful, or unexplained swelling requires evaluation.

When to seek care

  • Redness, warmth, or severe pain 
  • Shortness of breath 
  • Swelling with systemic symptoms 

How Medome Helps

Medome evaluates your history, symptoms, and risk factors to guide safe care and alert you to urgent issues.

*This information is provided for educational purposes onlyTo best understand what is the cause of your symptom, please complete a free Medome consultation. Of course, any final medical decisions should be made in consultation with a licensed medical professional.