You are probably allergic to something. Can be anything from strawberries or milk to a bee sting. See your GP!
2007-02-13 06:33:27
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answered by M 6
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Facial swelling
Facial swelling can occur for many reasons.
A severe allergic reaction can cause the entire face to swell.
A skin infection (cellulitis) may be present. Cellulitis within the eye socket (orbital) or around the eye (periorbital) is a very serious condition and can spread rapidly. Discharge from the eye and irritation of the inside of the eyelids (conjunctivitis) also may be present.
A salivary gland infection, inflammation, or stone formation between the ear and jaw or under the chin can cause the face to swell.
Mouth or dental problems, such as an impacted tooth, a tooth abscess, or gum disease, may cause swelling.
Mumps can cause swelling on one or both sides of the face and neck.
A sinus infection (sinusitis) may cause facial swelling though this is rare. If swelling is related to a sinus infection, it will be located over the affected sinus.
Occasionally you may wake up in the morning with puffy eyes or a swollen face from lying flat in bed. This type of swelling goes away on its own. As long as the swollen area is not red or tender, it is not usually a cause for concern.
The treatment of facial swelling depends on the cause. Call your health professional for an evaluation if you are having problems with facial swelling.
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Face looks misshapen or swollen after an injury
It is normal to have some swelling when you have had an injury. Home treatment can often help reduce swelling.
Sometimes swelling will make your face look misshapen. If the misshapen appearance is caused by swelling only, your appearance will return to normal as the swelling goes down. Home treatment measures can help reduce swelling.
A cheek or jaw that looks misshapen after a facial injury may mean you have:
A fracture, such as a broken jaw, broken cheekbone, or other broken facial bone.
A dislocated jaw. This can occur when the lower jawbone (mandible) is pulled apart from one or both of the joints connecting it to the base of the skull at the temporomandibular (TM) joints.
Swelling is more serious when:
A lot of swelling or bruising develops rapidly, within 30 minutes of an injury. This is more likely to mean a severe bruise, a broken bone (fracture), or a torn muscle.
Swelling continues and does not improve with home treatment.
Swelling and pain increase and occur with redness, red streaking, warmth, fever, or drainage that looks like pus. This can mean an infection has developed at or near the site of the injury or in the salivary glands.
If your face looks misshapen or if you have facial swelling that does not improve with home treatment, call your health professional for an evaluation. Prompt medical treatment can help prevent complications.
2007-02-13 06:38:01
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answered by Anonymous
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Sounds to me like you have an allergy to something you are in contact with either by eating it or touching it. I would start a diary of foods you eat to try rule it out. Make a list of everything you ate in the last 24/48 hours, and pick out those you don't eat very often - - it may be one of these.
2007-02-14 00:50:42
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answered by bluebadger 3
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Do you have bad gum and teeth disease?
Allergies to the enviroment or something you ate that you may have caused the swelling.
Go see a doctor now! You may have developed an infection and needs to be looked at.
2007-02-13 06:47:05
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answered by Anonymous
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Sounds as though you have an abcess on your gum.See your dentist or doctor
2007-02-13 06:33:31
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answered by Anonymous
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Perhaps it's an allergic reaction.
2007-02-13 06:33:30
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answered by Virginia 3
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