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Facial swelling Considerations:
If the facial swelling is mild, it may be hard to detect. To assist the doctor in diagnosing the cause of facial swelling, it is important to note whether or not there is pain, the duration of the swelling, what makes it better or worse, and other symptoms that accompany the swelling .
Common Causes:
Note: There may be other causes of facial swelling. This list is not all inclusive, and the causes are not presented in order of likelihood. The causes of this symptom can include unlikely diseases and medications. Furthermore, the causes may vary based on age and gender of the affected person, as well as on the specific characteristics of the symptom such as location, quality, time course, aggravating factors, relieving factors, and associated complaints. Use the Symptom Analysis option to explore the possible explanations for facial swelling, occurring alone or in combination with other problems.
Home Care:
Apply cold compresses to reduce swelling from an injury. Raise the head of the bed (or use extra pillows) to help reduce facial swelling.
Call Your Healthcare Provider If:
- there is acute , sudden, painful, or severe facial swelling.
- there is prolonged facial swelling, particularly if it is getting worse over time.
- there is any difficulty breathing .
What to Expect:
Facial swelling caused by burns , or in cases of respiratory distress, emergency measures will be taken first. Then the medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.
Medical history questions documenting facial swelling in detail may include: - time pattern
- How long has the facial swelling lasted?
- When did it begin?
- aggravating factors
- relieving factors
- general health
- What is the height and weight?
- How has the diet been?
- other
- Has there been exposure to something to which the person may be allergic (an antigen )?
- What medication is being taken?
- Has there been recent facial injury?
- Has there been a recent test or surgical procedure?
- What other symptoms are also present? Especially, is there:
Diagnostic tests will be determined by other accompanying symptoms and results of the physical examination.
After seeing your health care provider:
If a diagnosis was made by your health care provider related to facial swelling, you may want to note that diagnosis in your personal medical record.
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