Consulting a physician is always the best idea, but try some ice to see if the swelling and pain is reduce with an over the counter pain killer. If this doesn't work, visit your primary care physician.
Many times thyroid nodules present no symptoms. However, weight loss, nervousness, neck swelling and difficulty swallowing could indicate symptoms and you should consult your doctor.
Should severe swelling, itching, or pain occur, or if the patient has trouble breathing, the clinic or health care provider should be contacted immediately.
Abdominal Hernias will appear as a swelling in the abdominal wall, sometimes this will have pain associated but they may also be painless depending on the pressure at the site of the hernia. If you experience intense pain and swelling you should contact a doctor immediately .
A little swelling of the legs in pregnant women can be normal and just due to the pressure that the baby and the extra fluids in the body create. A lot of swelling, though, especially if it is accompanied by other symptoms, should be checked out by a good doctor, to protect both mom and baby.
The swelling should be completely gone within a week. If it isn't you may have an infection. You should go to a doctor and have the doctor look at it.
A cardiologist.
Symptoms of arthritis in the knee include limited range of motion, stiffness of the knee, swelling and tenderness of the joint, and pain of the knee. If you suffer from more than one of these symptoms, you should consult your doctor right away.
You can tell in your legs if you have a blood clot be stretching your foot forward if you have a pain in your calf along with swelling it is a sign of a blood clot and you should see a doctor asap.
The physician should be notified if there is swelling, redness, pain, or fever.
He probably should see his doctor again immediatly if the swelling continues...
Some symptoms can be the same you should consult a doctor
Swelling should always be treated with COLD compress, not hot. But if the swelling persists or returns, see a doctor to find out what is causing it.