Swollen lips may be caused by allergic reactions, injuries, chapping or sunburn, infections, and cysts called mucoceles. The swelling comes from either inflammation or built-up fluid under the skin.

The swelling was bilaterally symmetrical, imparting a characteristic alteration to facial contours (Fig. 1 and 2). The swelling predominated in the region of the posterior third of the gland ...

There are many causes of eye swelling or puffiness, the most common of which include allergy, a lack of sleep, eating too much sodium, or simple aging. At other times, the swelling (also known as ...

Sodium, potassium, chloride, and water losses were studied in patients while they lost all of their edema. The fluid which was excreted was hypotonic to body fluids, but did not change the osmotic ...

It's made from cells that form the enamel that protects your teeth. The tumor can cause pain or swelling and can change the look of your face. If it goes untreated for a long time, it may become ...

Background: Cerebral edema forms immediately after blood flow interruption in ischemic stroke, which largely increased the death and disability. The glymphatic (glial-lymphatic) pathway is a major ...

In this study, we assessed whether QiShenYiQi (QSYQ), a compound Chinese medicine, can attenuate tPA-induced brain edema and hemorrhage in an experimental stroke model. Methods: Male mice were ...