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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Face

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Posted on Fri, 19 Feb 2016
Question: If i have an infection on my face that has caused swelling of my entire cheek and eye, can i apply hot compresses or cold?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hot compress

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
Apply hot compress.
This will help in localisation of pus.
It looks alarming, probably you need intravenous antibiotics. Better continue with ointment mupirocine.
Please meet your doctor and discuss regarding intravenous antibiotics.
You don't need to disinfect house, however you must keep you towel and other things that come in contact with your face separate.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Face

Brief Answer: Hot compress Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query and photograph. Apply hot compress. This will help in localisation of pus. It looks alarming, probably you need intravenous antibiotics. Better continue with ointment mupirocine. Please meet your doctor and discuss regarding intravenous antibiotics. You don't need to disinfect house, however you must keep you towel and other things that come in contact with your face separate. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.