swollen toungue??

Question

hi, this is going to sound kind of strange, but i around four today i got three shots (HPV, Hep A & Hep B) and about an hour afterwards noticed that my tongue stated to swell? is these related in anyway? and if so is this a common side affect or something i should be concerned about.

wtf??? why would you think I'm four? lol I'm fifteen..

lolol i see why =). sorry about all the typo's in this...i just re-read this & it sounds like i haven't been to school in...my lifetime? lol

Answer 1

some shots mess with your glands and can cause swelling and congestion. It usually is temporary and will clear up within 12 to 24 hours

Answer 2

Source has a complete discussion on the subject:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Swollen tongue as a symptom. This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

Isocover
Fluvastatin
Atorvastatin
Cerivastatin
Lipobay
▲TopCauses of Swollen tongue:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Swollen tongue. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

Tongue conditions
Tongue infection
Allergic reaction (type of Adverse reaction)
Hypothyroidism
Pituitary gland over-secretion
Acromegaly
Tumor
Amyloidosis
Macroglossia
Cretinism
Myxoedema
Mongolism
Primary amyloidosis
Irritation due to dental plate
Irritation due to tooth decay
Epithelioma
Gumma
Leukoplakia
Tuberculous infiltration
Actinomycosis
Ranula
Calculus in sublingual salivary gland
Suprahyoid cyst
Hemangioma (type of Nevus)
Lymphangioma
Sarcoma
Lipoma
Variola
Pemphigus
Erythema multiforme
VR

Answer 3

I hope this helps! This is not my written work.

What are the possible side effects or risks of an adverse reaction?
About 3 percent of children develop pain and tenderness at the site of the shot, and 1 percent have a low-grade fever. An estimated one in 600,000 children will have a serious allergic reaction involving swelling of the mouth, breathing difficulties, low blood pressure, hives, weakness, an increased heart rate, dizziness and shock. If your child has any of these symptoms (you'll know within a few hours), call 911 or take her to an emergency room.

Is the hepatitis B vaccine safe?
Yes. The hepatitis B vaccines have been administered to more than 20 million people in the United States and more than 500 million people in the world. The most common side effects of vaccination are pain at the injection site (3%-29%) and/or a mild fever (1%-6%). However, these side effects are related to the injection event and not to the hepatitis B vaccine itself as persons receiving placebo injections also reported similar reactions.

What are possible serious side effects?
Serious side effects after administration of the hepatitis B vaccine are extremely rare. There have been some anecdotal reports of the association of hepatitis B vaccination with chronic illness such as autoimmune disorders. However, there have been no scientific data supporting these claims. Large-scale immunization exercises have been ongoing in many other countries and in the United States, and thus far there has been no association of hepatitis B vaccination with serious adverse events. No clear association has been demonstrated between hepatitis B vaccination and disorders such as Guillain-Barre syndrome, transverse myelitis, optic neuritis, and seizures. Even then, such alleged associations are still being studied to further ensure the safety of the vaccine. A recent study demonstrated that persons who developed rheumatoid arthritis following hepatitis B vaccination were actually genetically susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis, making it difficult to correlate the occurrence of rheumatoid arthritis with hepatitis B vaccination. Considering the large number of doses of HBV vaccine administered and the very low numbers of serious adverse reactions, it is possible that adverse reactions reported after hepatitis B vaccination may represent coincidence rather than causation.

Finally, as with any vaccination, the risk of anaphylaxis (hives, difficulty breathing, shock) is a real. There is an estimated incidence of about 1 anaphylactic reaction per 600,000 vaccine doses distributed. Thus, further administration of hepatitis B vaccine would be contraindicated (not recommended) for persons who have demonstrated a previous anaphylactic reaction following a previous dose of hepatitis B vaccine.

Any presumed risk of adverse side effects associated with the hepatitis B vaccine must be balanced with the expected 4,000 to 5,000 chronic HBV-related deaths and 30,000 childhood HBV infections that would occur in the absence of HBV immunization. Given the frequency and severity of hepatitis B infection, the benefits of vaccination far outweigh the known and potential risks.

Answer 4

You are 4 years old and your on here asking questions? Your mom needs to take you to the closest emergency room, you are having an allergic reaction and you need urgent care!