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What Causes Sudden Swollen Lips And Tongue?
I have had a couple of instances where I appeared to be having an allergic reaction but it only affected one side. On 2 occasions one side of my lip swelled up. It lasted a few hours. The last occurrence started right after lunch when the left side of my tongue swelled up so much I could not hardly talk, but just the left side. I took benedryl and it eventually went away.
Wed, 2 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your complain, it seems that the symptoms of swelling of lips and tongue although only on one side on two occasions is due to allergic reaction causing Allergic Angioedema of lips.
It can be due to any food or medication while other causes can be allergic reaction to any cosmetic, soap, lip balm etc.
I would suggest you to consult a Physician and get evaluated. Clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests for allergies like RAST TEST, Patch test, Food Challenge test can help in ruling out the exact cause of the symptoms and treat accordingly.
As of now take anti allergics like Levocetrizine. Do cool compresses over the lips. You can be advised injectable steroids and antihistamines to reduce swelling.
I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your complain, it seems that the symptoms of swelling of lips and tongue although only on one side on two occasions is due to allergic reaction causing Allergic Angioedema of lips.
It can be due to any food or medication while other causes can be allergic reaction to any cosmetic, soap, lip balm etc.
I would suggest you to consult a Physician and get evaluated. Clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests for allergies like RAST TEST, Patch test, Food Challenge test can help in ruling out the exact cause of the symptoms and treat accordingly.
As of now take anti allergics like Levocetrizine. Do cool compresses over the lips. You can be advised injectable steroids and antihistamines to reduce swelling.
I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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