severe swelling
Extreme tissue puffiness
Severe swelling is swelling that is intense, extensive, or dangerous—significantly beyond mild puffiness.
Medical contexts distinguish mild from severe swelling to guide treatment decisions: Seek immediate care if you experience severe swelling of the face or throat.
The phrase appears in warnings about allergic reactions, injuries, and drug side effects.
- edemaPathological tissue puffiness
- water retentionBody storing excess fluid
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- puffySwollen with air
fluid buildup · distended · fluid · painful · tight · throbbing · allergic · allergic reaction · bee sting · anaphylaxis · hives · bruised · tender · pressure · bulging · engorged · congested · lymph