====== Swelling ======

[[Edema]] is the medical term for [[swelling]]. It is a general response of the body to injury or [[inflammation]]. Edema can be isolated to a small area or affect the entire body. 

Swelling is considered one of the five characteristics of inflammation; along with pain, heat, redness, and loss of function.

see [[Edema]].

see [[Brain Swelling]].