A member asked:

Ok, i'm have had swelling in my cheek for a couple of days now, it hasn't swollen any bigger or gotten smaller but there is no pain just annoying what?

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

In general: swelling or edema--which is the term used for excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues--is caused when your tiny blood capillaries leak fluid. It can result from injury, infection, remaining in one position too long, side effect of medications, etc. I would suspect a tooth or gum problem. If there is no fever/pain/redness, you can watch a couple more days. If persists/other symptoms seek eval.

Answered 5/31/2017

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