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What Causes Flushed And Warm Face After Eating Food?

Posted on Wed, 8 Jun 2016

Question: My right masseter muscle suddenly cramped last night when eating dinner. It has become swollen, puffy, painful and sensitive to touch. Rx with naproxen and acetamenopen which helps, But it hurts when I chew. Very painful when eating. Also experiencing a flushed, red warm face, like an allergic reaction, after I start eating something. Took 2 Benadryl capsules 30 min. before eating. Flushed face not as bad. THESE ARE REGUAR FOODS I EAT ALL TIME, so surprised by immune response.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Kindly answer the following to advise accordingly

What sort of allergic response did you experience.
Was it a rash on the jaw/ cheek
Have you been prescribed muscle relaxants like tizanidine or cyclobenzaprine in context of possible TMJ
Have you had any recent dental procedure done recently.
Do you have lymph nodes swelling in the neck on the same side
Do you have fever associated with these symptoms

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (9 hours later)

1 ALLERGIC RESPONSE: Redness, face feels very warm for 2-3 min. Then it clears up. NOT a rash.
2. No prescribed drugs for possible TMJ.
3. NO recent dental work.
4. CANNOT feel enlarged lymph nodes in neck on same side. But neck is tender like right masseter muscle.
5. No fever; normal BP
i SAW MY INTERNIST THIS MORNING: Dx: INFLAMMATION OF SALIVARY GLANDS. Rx: CLINDAMYCIN 300 mg, take one every 6 hrs. for 8 days. F/U with M.D. in one week. Thank you for reviewing my problem.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Inflammation of the salivary glands is consistent with these symptoms. Clindamycin as an antibiotic is a good choice.

Avoid any alcohol intake during and even after treatment for a month or so to help subside the inflammation and prevent recurrance.

wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr M.S Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (35 minutes later)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH, DR. XXXXXXX PACKAGE INSERT WITH CLINDAMYCIN DOES NOT MENTION REFRAINING FROM ALCOHOL, BUT I WILL FOLLOW YOUR ADVICE.
XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

It's related to parotid gland inflammation as well which can be worsened by alcohol.

you are most welcome

wishing you best of health

Dr M.S Khalil

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar