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Can Karvea Cause Sudden Onset Of Swelling On Face?
Question: Can Karvea irbesartan 150mg cause sudden face swelling on one side? Redness ,very firm to touch,and eye area included.Been on tablets 8 months x once daily.
Brief Answer:
probably not...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
unilateral face swelling with redness and firm in touch is suspicious for erysipelas which is an infection usually caused by Streptococcus species. That's why they've put you on antibiotics. Esysipelas also causes fever, so this is another confirmative finding (if present, you haven't mentioned fever!).
Another potential cause is herpes exacerbation. This is a serious event because if it involves the upper part of the face, it may affect the eye and cause permanent damage.
Allergic reaction cannot be excluded but such reactions are usually bilateral.
I hope I've shed some light into your situation.
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
probably not...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
unilateral face swelling with redness and firm in touch is suspicious for erysipelas which is an infection usually caused by Streptococcus species. That's why they've put you on antibiotics. Esysipelas also causes fever, so this is another confirmative finding (if present, you haven't mentioned fever!).
Another potential cause is herpes exacerbation. This is a serious event because if it involves the upper part of the face, it may affect the eye and cause permanent damage.
Allergic reaction cannot be excluded but such reactions are usually bilateral.
I hope I've shed some light into your situation.
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you.It has been diagnosed as Erysipelas.Getting better now .Taking Oral antibiotics now after 2 days on intravenous ones. Thanks for reply.
Brief Answer:
You're welcome!
Detailed Answer:
Nice to know that! Getting better is also an indirect confirmation of the diagnosis.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
You're welcome!
Detailed Answer:
Nice to know that! Getting better is also an indirect confirmation of the diagnosis.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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