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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Lip

Posted on Mon, 8 Aug 2016

Question: My wife experiences periodic swelling of her lips. She woke up this morning with this again. Is there something she can take to reduce the swelling?

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be allergic reaction..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain periodic swelling of the lip is most commonly due to allergic reaction that can be due to some food..
It can also be due to any medicine, bug bite etc..

As of now she can take anti allergics like Levocetrizine or Benadryl and do cool compresses over the lips..

But as it is recurring symptom you can also consult an Allergist and get evaluated and he can do allergic tests to confirm the exact cae of the symptoms and treat her accordingly..

Any further questions are welcome..

Hope this helps..

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (1 hour later)

Does the Levocetirizine require a prescription or is it available over the counter?

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Prescription medication.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome back..

Levocetrizine is a prescription medication and you can buy it after getting prescribed by a local Physician..

Any further questions are welcome..

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee