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Soft tissue swelling

Soft tissue swelling

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How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common

Is Symptom of

Skin infection (cellulitis)
Condition
ITB (iliotibial band) syndrome
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Sprain
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Wound infection
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