Question 1

my eyelid is swollen and hurts. should i ice it? or apply heat to it?

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Depends on cause: Icing the lid help reduce pain and swelling.  Once the swelling is improved, warm compresses help clear out the oil glands in the lids which often cause the redness and inflammation in the first place.

Question 2

phenergan (promethazine) injection deltoid swollen apply heat?

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Try ice: Try applying cold compress to decrease local swelling an inflammation.

Question 3

5 days ago i hurt my lower back, it's a bit swollen&strained. i apply heat & have been resting from sports, when will it stop and what else can i do?

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Anti-inflammatory : if you have no allergies or medical reason not to, consider over-the-counter anti-inflammatory and follow label directions. Continue gentle activity. If no improvement in 5 to 7 days, see your doctor for evaluation.hope this was helpful. Best of luck

Question 4

should you smoke with a swollen spleen?

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Trick question?: Shouldn't smoke with a normal spleen.  And why is your spleen swollen anyway?   That's a better question.

Question 5

how would i be able to tell if i have a swollen spleen?

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Doctor tells you: Or ultrasound.

Question 6

what is the worst-case outcome from having a swollen spleen?

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Splenic trauma: The worst case scenario is having the spleen rupture in an environment where medical help is not close by(falling while hiking in the back country).  Splenic rupture is a surgical emergency and one could bleed to death without it.  It is important to follow doctors orders:  no rough housing with a swollen spleen.

Question 7

do your spleen have to be swollen for it to rupture?

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No: Being enlarged will just increase one' s risk of rupture.

Question 8

is it okay to have mild pains in my left side?  i dont know for a fact that my spleen is swollen but i was diagnosed with mono 2 weeks ago.

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Pain can happen: If you have mono &amp; 
If your spleen is involved ...
It might swell and stretch the splenic capsule causing pain. The spleen also might break open and bleed in worst cases. Although mono sounds like a reasonable explanation of your pain, please stay in close contact with your doctor to keep tabs on this.

Question 9

is there a type of cancer that causes of swollen spleen?

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Maybe: Lymphoma is a blood cancer disorder that could make a person's spleen become enlarged. It is very rare to only get cancer in the spleen itself.

Question 10

is dangerous to have a swollen spleen?

Accepted Answer

Splenomegaly: The spleen is a very vascular organ in our body responsible for many functions, but can enlarge when over-taxed by filtering damaged blood cells or fighting infection.  When it is large, it is very tense and at risk for rupture (a medical emergency).  People with enlarged spleens are advised against contact sports or any activity that puts them at risk for abdominal trauma.

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My eyelid is swollen and hurts. should i ice it? or apply heat to it?

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5 days ago i hurt my lower back, it's a bit swollen&strained. i apply heat & have been resting from sports, when will it stop and what else can i do?

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Should you smoke with a swollen spleen?

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How would i be able to tell if i have a swollen spleen?

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What is the worst-case outcome from having a swollen spleen?

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Do your spleen have to be swollen for it to rupture?

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Is it okay to have mild pains in my left side? i dont know for a fact that my spleen is swollen but i was diagnosed with mono 2 weeks ago.

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Is there a type of cancer that causes of swollen spleen?

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Is dangerous to have a swollen spleen?

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