What Causes Sudden Swelling In Face After Drinking Straight From A Glass?

Posted on Wed, 25 Nov 2015

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Question : Hi up until afew weeks ago i always drank out of a can with a sraw.ever since i stopped and drink straight from the can parts of my face would swell up not at the same time .it will go down after a couple of days
I dont have pain or itch.i have an allergy to seafood but havent come in contact with any.swellin increases over nite.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of allergic reaction is more in your case.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
Sudden onset swelling of face in an allergic person is commonly due to allergy.
Allergy can be due to food or drink you have taken.
So better to take combination of antihistamine and anti allergic drugs.
Combination containing levocetrizine or fexofenadine (antihistamine) and montelukast (anti allergic) is easily available.
Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated.
You will mostly improve in 1-2 days. If not improving then you may need injections.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.

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