Body · Pattern guide
Hot, painful swelling
Painful, hot and swollen skin that may spread or blister. Guidance, not a diagnosis.
Browse concernsWhat it looks like
Signs
pain or tendernesswarmth and swellingspreading colour changefever or feeling unwell
What may help
Options
urgent same-day assessmentkeep cuts and wounds cleando not delay care for skincare
When to get help
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Seek urgent same-day care for painful, hot and swollen skin. Use emergency services for shaking, fast breathing or heartbeat, purple patches, dizziness, confusion, cold clammy skin or collapse.
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