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Suggest Treatment For Hives And Swollen Throat
My 15 year old daughter has broken out into hives and has a very swollen throat. She had a cortisol shot yesterday from the doctor and we were prescribed some topical cream. Today, however, her throat became increasingly swollen and it hurts her to swallow.
Fri, 4 Nov 2016
Hi welcome to the health care magic
Here your daughter can have acute inflammation condition that leading swollen neck...
It could be allergic or viral infection...
Pharyngitis or salivary gland inflammation like might be the cause
Here I will advise you to consult pediatrician for examination and Liver and Spleen palpation and get investigated with CBC with AEC...
For acute inflammation you might prescribed short course of steroid
If CBC shows neutrophilia than antibiotic given
Take care
Here your daughter can have acute inflammation condition that leading swollen neck...
It could be allergic or viral infection...
Pharyngitis or salivary gland inflammation like might be the cause
Here I will advise you to consult pediatrician for examination and Liver and Spleen palpation and get investigated with CBC with AEC...
For acute inflammation you might prescribed short course of steroid
If CBC shows neutrophilia than antibiotic given
Take care
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