Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Swelling In The Face?
Question: I awoke yesterday morning with the right side of my upper lip and right cheek puffed up. Throughout the day the puffiness traveled from right to left across my upper lip to the same areas on the left side of my face and around to the left side of my lower lip. I have know idea what has caused this. There is no pain, just the puffiness.
Brief Answer:
combination of an anti inflammatory pain med, anti histamine
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Swelling is part of the body's inflammatory response and it can occur in response to allergies, infection, trauma, side effect of medication etc
Though there is no pain or itching, you may want to consider treating with anti inflammatory medication solely to decrease this inflammation.
Eg a combination of an anti inflammatory pain medication and an antihistamine may help
Anti inflammatory pain meds include naproxen, ibuprofen , voltaren, etc
Antihistamines- benadryl, claritine, allegra, zyrtec
If there is no improvement or worsening occurs or swelling of the tongue,then you should see your doctor for an assessment and additional treatment.
Depending on the cause suspected, he or she may prescribe a short course of steroids if this is thought to be needed
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
combination of an anti inflammatory pain med, anti histamine
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Swelling is part of the body's inflammatory response and it can occur in response to allergies, infection, trauma, side effect of medication etc
Though there is no pain or itching, you may want to consider treating with anti inflammatory medication solely to decrease this inflammation.
Eg a combination of an anti inflammatory pain medication and an antihistamine may help
Anti inflammatory pain meds include naproxen, ibuprofen , voltaren, etc
Antihistamines- benadryl, claritine, allegra, zyrtec
If there is no improvement or worsening occurs or swelling of the tongue,then you should see your doctor for an assessment and additional treatment.
Depending on the cause suspected, he or she may prescribe a short course of steroids if this is thought to be needed
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
