Sweat and Swelling: Difference between pages

From BME Encyclopedia
(Difference between pages)
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(Page conversion via llm-mediawiki-rev -jwm)
 
(Page conversion via llm-mediawiki-rev -jwm)
 
Line 1: Line 1:
Sweat (perspiration) is the salty fluid excreted by the body's sweat glands. It passes from the sweat glands through the skin's pores. Sweat is a watery solution containing sodium chloride (salt) and urea. The primary purpose of sweating is the regulation of body temperature. Typically, one sweats when exercising or overheated, but nervousness can prompt sweating as well.
[[File:Tongue_Swelling-1.jpg|thumb|right|180px|A swollen tongue]]


[[HIV]]/[[AIDS]] cannot be transmitted through sweat.
'''Swelling''' is the enlargement of organs caused by accumulation of excess fluid in tissues, called edema. It can occur throughout the body (generalized), or only some part or organ is affected (localized). It is considered one of the five characteristics of [[Inflammation]].


Sweat may act as an irritant if it comes in contact with a fresh [[Piercing]], [[Tattoo]], or other [[Body modification|body modification]], so it may be advised that you not exercise for a day or two after any of these procedures.
== See Also ==
* [[Inflammation]]

Latest revision as of 18:32, 25 September 2023

A swollen tongue

Swelling is the enlargement of organs caused by accumulation of excess fluid in tissues, called edema. It can occur throughout the body (generalized), or only some part or organ is affected (localized). It is considered one of the five characteristics of Inflammation.

See Also