Search Results for: swelling

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

A drug that decreases fever, swelling, pain, and redness. Also called NSAID. … [Read more...]

neuropathy

A nerve problem that causes pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, or muscle weakness in different parts of the body. It usually begins in the hands or feet and … [Read more...]

meteorism

Swelling of the abdomen caused by gas in the intestines or peritoneal cavity. Also called tympanites. … [Read more...]

massage therapy

A treatment in which the soft tissues of the body are kneaded, rubbed, tapped, and stroked. Massage therapy may help people relax, relieve stress and pain, … [Read more...]

lymphedema

A condition in which extra lymph fluid builds up in tissues and causes swelling. It may occur in an arm or leg if lymph vessels are blocked, damaged, or removed … [Read more...]

lymphadenopathy

Disease or swelling of the lymph nodes. … [Read more...]

laser therapy

Treatment that uses intense, narrow beams of light to cut and destroy tissue, such as cancer tissue. Laser therapy may also be used to reduce lymphedema … [Read more...]

laser

A device that forms light into intense, narrow beams that may be used to cut or destroy tissue, such as cancer tissue. It may also be used to reduce lymphedema … [Read more...]

lactic acid

A substance made from sugars in milk, by the action of certain enzymes. It is used in skin care products to reduce wrinkles and soften the skin. It is also … [Read more...]

inflammatory

Having to do with inflammation (redness, swelling, pain, and a feeling of heat that helps protect tissues affected by injury or disease). … [Read more...]