- 1. Inflammatory breast cancer
- (Inflammatory breast cancer)
- ... injury or breast infection (mastitis) may cause redness, swelling and pain. If you've been treated for a breast infection but your signs and symptoms persist, contact your doctor. Your doctor may recommend ...
- 2. Infectious diseases
- (Infectious diseases)
- ... coughing for more than a week Have severe headache with fever or seizures with fever Experience a rash or swelling Have unexplained fever that lasts more than a week or two Infectious diseases ...
- 3. Impetigo
- (Impetigo)
- ... Signs and symptoms of PSGN commonly appear about two weeks after an infection. They include facial swelling — especially around the eyes — decreased urination, blood in the urine, high blood pressure, ...
- 4. IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease)
- (IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease))
- ... an upper respiratory infection Pain in your side(s) Foam in the toilet water from protein in your urine Swelling (edema) in your hands and feet High blood pressure Low-grade fever When to ...
- 5. Pseudotumor cerebri
- (Pseudotumor cerebri)
- ... pseudotumor cerebri may also be called idiopathic intracranial hypertension. The increased intracranial pressure associated with pseudotumor cerebri can cause swelling of the optic nerve and result in ...
- 6. Crohn's disease
- (Crohn's disease)
- ... only after consulting your doctor. Laxatives. In some cases, swelling may cause your intestines to narrow, leading to constipation. Talk to your doctor before taking any laxatives, because even ...
- 7. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- (Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) )
- ... mild to moderate diarrhea by adding bulk to your stool. For more severe diarrhea, loperamide (Imodium) may be effective. Laxatives. In some cases, swelling may cause your intestines to narrow, leading ...
- 8. Gynecomastia
- (Gynecomastia)
- Gynecomastia is swelling of the breast tissue in boys or men, caused by an imbalance of the hormones estrogen and testosterone. Gynecomastia can affect one or both breasts, sometimes unevenly. Newborns, ...
- 9. Growth plate fractures
- (Growth plate fractures)
- ... the affected area for tenderness, swelling, deformity or an open wound. Because growth plates haven't hardened into solid bone, they are difficult to interpret on X-rays. Sometimes, doctors ask for ...
- 10. Growing pains
- (Growing pains)
- ... signs or symptoms, such as swelling, redness, tenderness, fever, limping, rash, loss of appetite, weakness or fatigue There's no evidence that a child's growth is painful. However, running, climbing ...
- 11. Greenstick fractures
- (Greenstick fractures)
- ... None, in some cases Pain Swelling Abnormally bent or twisted limb The intense pain and obvious deformity typical of broken bones may be absent or minimal in greenstick fractures. Additionally, ...
- 12. Graves' disease
- (Graves' disease)
- ... are more severe, your doctor may recommend: Corticosteroids. Treatment with prescription corticosteroids, such as prednisone, may diminish swelling behind your eyeballs. Side effects may include ...
- 13. Gonorrhea
- (Gonorrhea)
- ... genital tract Signs and symptoms of gonorrhea infection in men include: Painful urination Pus-like discharge from the tip of the penis Pain or swelling in one testicle Signs and symptoms ...
- 14. Golfer's elbow
- (Golfer's elbow)
- ... during all lifting activities. Consider other medications. If over-the-counter pain relievers aren't effective, your doctor may recommend a cortisone injection to reduce pain and swelling. These ...
- 15. Glomerulonephritis
- (Glomerulonephritis)
- ... your urine (hematuria) Foamy urine due to excess protein (proteinuria) High blood pressure (hypertension) Fluid retention (edema) with swelling evident in your face, hands, feet and abdomen Fatigue ...
- 16. Gingivitis
- (Gingivitis)
- Gingivitis is a very common and mild form of gum (periodontal) disease that causes irritation, redness and swelling (inflammation) of your gums. Because gingivitis can be very mild, you may not be aware ...
- 17. Gestational diabetes
- (Gestational diabetes)
- ... of pregnancy, including back pain, muscle cramps, swelling, constipation and trouble sleeping. Exercise can also help get you in shape for the hard work of labor and delivery. With your doctor's OK, ...
- 18. Genital herpes
- (Genital herpes)
- ... around the urethra, the tube that delivers urine from your bladder to the outside world. The swelling can close the urethra for several days, requiring the insertion of a catheter to drain your bladder. ...
- 19. Gas and gas pains
- (Gas and gas pains)
- ... Swelling and tightness in your abdomen (bloating). Gas pains are usually intense, but brief. Once the gas is gone, your pain often disappears. In some cases, however, the pain may be constant ...
- 20. Gangrene
- (Gangrene)
- ... have persistent, unexplained pain in any area of your body along with one or more of the following signs and symptoms: Persistent fever Skin changes — including discoloration, warmth, swelling, blisters ...
