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What Causes Sudden Swelling On Lips?
Question: my lip started to swell now look at it whats going on?? im scared??
Brief Answer:
???angioedema?
Detailed Answer:
hi Ran,
Presuming that the swelling has just started,it seems you had an allergy to something that you ate or drank...it is probably angioedema. If you have any anti allergic drugs at home like benadryl or cetrizine, take one tablet and see for the response. If it seems to be progressing with any breathlessness feeling, rush to ER to prevent the onset of full blown picture of angioedema and anaphylaxes.
Even though there are other possibilities, this is the most important; to be considered urgent.
All the best.
???angioedema?
Detailed Answer:
hi Ran,
Presuming that the swelling has just started,it seems you had an allergy to something that you ate or drank...it is probably angioedema. If you have any anti allergic drugs at home like benadryl or cetrizine, take one tablet and see for the response. If it seems to be progressing with any breathlessness feeling, rush to ER to prevent the onset of full blown picture of angioedema and anaphylaxes.
Even though there are other possibilities, this is the most important; to be considered urgent.
All the best.
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