What's Causing Your Swelling?
Medically Reviewed by Gabriela Pichardo, MD on January 15, 2022
Question 1/12
Why do some places in your body swell?
- Extra water in your blood
- Too much fluid in your tissues
- Pockets of air in your muscles
Question 2/12
Swelling can be caused by a lack of:
- Vitamin C
- Protein
- Fiber
Question 3/12
Too much of this also can cause it:
- Fat
- Carbs
- Sodium
Question 4/12
How much blood do your kidneys filter each day?
- 60-80 quarts
- 80-100 quarts
- 100-120 quarts
Question 5/12
When it happens along with a racing heart, confusion, and fatigue, that may be a sign of:
- Heart failure
- Stroke
- High blood pressure
Question 6/12
The more a turned ankle swells, the worse the injury.
- True
- False
Question 7/12
This can make your legs swell:
- Sitting too long
- Standing too long
- Either one
Question 8/12
Sudden swelling in your legs can be a sign of:
- A heart attack
- A blood clot
- High cholesterol
Question 9/12
It can be a side effect of which kind of medicine?
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin)
- Opioids (OxyContin or Vicodin)
Question 10/12
A swollen belly may be a sign that you have a problem with your:
- Liver
- Lungs
- Brain
Question 11/12
If pressing the swollen area leaves a dimple in your skin, that can be caused by:
- A sprain
- A reaction to medicine
- Too much salt
Question 12/12
Pregnant women often have puffy hands, feet, or legs because of:
- Changing hormones
- Slower blood flow to the heart
- Both