What Causes Swelling Of Confides And Feet While Sleeping?

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Swelling is the enlargement of organs, skin, or other body parts. It is caused by a buildup of fluid in the tissues. The extra fluid can lead to a rapid increase in weight over a short period of time (days to weeks).

Swelling can occur all over the body (generalized) or only in one part of the body (localized).

See also:

  • Angioedema
  • Ankle, feet, and leg swelling
  • Breast enlargement
  • Facial swelling
  • Joint swelling
  • Scrot...
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