Helpful tips / 05/01/2019

What are the symptoms of a septic infection?

Sepsis Symptoms

Fever and chills.
Very low body temperature.
Peeing less than usual.
Fast heartbeat.
Nausea and vomiting.
Diarrhea.
Fatigue or weakness.
Blotchy or discolored skin.

What causes pain and redness after an injury?

Redness, heat, swelling and pain are associated with this first stage. Redness and heat are caused by increased blood flow. Swelling is the result of the increased movement of fluid and white blood cells into the injured area.

What happens to the body when there is too much swelling?

“Prolonged inflammation and pain can lead to atrophy of the muscles surrounding the joint and a decreased ability to activate the muscles,” states Lisa Kluchurosky, ATC, service line administrator for the Sports Medicine Department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. “If not treated appropriately, the swelling can become chronic, or long term.

Is it normal to have swelling after an injury?

Acute injuries are easy to recognize: first comes the pain, and then comes the swelling. Chronic, or long term injuries, take weeks, sometimes even months, to develop, but it is the same story: first comes the pain, and then comes the swelling. Swelling is a normal reaction of the body to an injury.

What causes swelling in the area of an injury?

The release of chemicals and the compression of nerves in the area of injury cause pain. The pain and swelling can keep the athlete from using the injured part, serving to protect it from further injury.

What causes swelling in the legs at Mayo Clinic?

By Mayo Clinic Staff. Many factors — varying greatly in seriousness — can cause leg swelling. Leg swelling caused by the retention of fluid in leg tissues is known as peripheral edema. It can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, the lymphatic system or the kidneys. Leg swelling isn’t always a sign of a heart or circulation problem.