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What Causes Swollen Eyes And Cheeks Upon Waking Up?

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Posted on Tue, 14 Jun 2016
Question: Hi Doctor.. Good evening
My second son is having swelling around the eyes and cheeks today morning after he woke up?what it could be? What medicines can I give?
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (10 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Probable food allergy. Need further information.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

Welcome to HCM,

I can understand your concerns.

I can suggest you better if you provide details of diet he has taken and allergies if any.

I generally advise with Syrup.Avil 5ml thrice daily.So please speak with your doctor whether he opines the same.

Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (8 hours later)
Yes Doctor, my son has taken some sea weeds along with egg yesterday for the first time. Is it OK?
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Avoid sea weeds.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

Your son's symptoms are definitely related to food allergy.

Avoid sea weeds and egg from next time.

Give Anti allergic medication like syp.Chlorpheneramine

Avoid stress and anxiety.

Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (21 minutes later)
Thanks doctor. I have given two doses of syrup but swelling is still there.Iam scared.Need suggestion?
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It takes 2-3 days to subside.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

Nothing to worry.

Avoid stress and anxiety.

It will subside within 3-5 doses.If still persistent you can also give oral medication ofTab.Deslor 2.5 mg twice daily for 3 days.

Avoid allergic food substances.

I also advise to get patch test if allergy is recurrent.

Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (19 minutes later)
Ok..doctor.. Please tell me details of this test.patch test means it's cost?it's procedure?Any side effects?
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Patch tests detects the allergens.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Madam,

Avoid Street and anxiety.

Patch test is a series of skin tests that detects allergens in the body.

It is indicated in conditions in which there is frequent episodes of allergy.

It costs around 15000-40000 XXXXXXX rupees.

Consult your consultant pediatrician for expert advice.

Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (14 minutes later)
Thanks a lot doctor. Shall I get patch test now or after complete course of medication.?
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Patch test can be done at a later date.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

Welcome again,

Patch test can be done in a relaxed manner once you complete the course and symptoms subside.

Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak
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What Causes Swollen Eyes And Cheeks Upon Waking Up?

Brief Answer: Probable food allergy. Need further information. Detailed Answer: Hi Mam, Welcome to HCM, I can understand your concerns. I can suggest you better if you provide details of diet he has taken and allergies if any. I generally advise with Syrup.Avil 5ml thrice daily.So please speak with your doctor whether he opines the same. Post your further queries if any, Thank you.