Suggest Treatment For Extreme Swelling On Face

Posted on Fri, 26 Dec 2014

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Fri, 26 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : ihad an allergic reaction and my face swelled and closed both my eyes i went to doctor he gave me some steroids and anti-histamines the swelling has receded but my body cant stop itching it is driving me crazy

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dose should be correct

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query,

Steroids and anti histamine work well for allergy, however dose of steroid matters.
Let me know which steroid is prescribed to you and in what dose.
Also let me know your body weight.

Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (29 minutes later)

hi i am 5ft 10 and weigh 19 stone i was given prednisolone 5mg i had to take 8 a day for 5 days and cetirizine 10 mgs one a day for 7 days

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dose need to be increased

Detailed Answer:
Hello
5 mg prednisolone is too less.
You need to take at least 30 mg for 5 days. Check this with your treating doctor.
cetrizine is fine.
This should help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj