What Causes Swelling In Right-sided Face And Eye While On Ibuprofen?

Posted on Sat, 9 Apr 2016

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Question : I have swelling on my right side of face and over my right side eye due to falling on to pavement. We have done ct scan for brain and facial.all reports are normal. But swelling on my face don't going away. It been 14 days. I am taking antibiotics and ibuprofen twice a day. What should I do to get rid of swelling

Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
enzyme preparations can help

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

I understand your concerns. As all scans are normal, the swelling should soon go away.

If it's causing much distress, enzyme preparations like chymotrypsin can help.

Best is to give time.

Hope this helps.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Indranil Ghosh (12 minutes later)

Thanks but what you mean by Chymotrpsin? And the effected area skin is so rough and red so what should I put on. Also, any diet restriction?

No answer yet for my 2nd question?

Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
it is an enzyme to digest tissue debris

Detailed Answer:
Sometimes we use it to reduce swelling from trauma or surgery.

For the rough area, aloe Vera cream can help.

No diet restrictions required.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Indranil Ghosh (18 minutes later)

Will you give me the name of enzyme over the counter I can buy?
Thanks

Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
these are prescription medications only

Detailed Answer:
I am sorry we can't prescribe any medicines in online forum like this. But don't worry, you can discuss it with your doc who can prescribe if required.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Indranil Ghosh (4 minutes later)

Thanks

Just wondering, as you are Doc, why you can not give me Rx?
Just to do that, we need to see a doc and spending big money??? And that is why we thought let pay little and get helped!!!

Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
here we can give some guidance only

Detailed Answer:
You have already seen a doc. We can give you some guidance regarding what you can try further. But without seeing a patient, all doctors are forbidden to write any prescription, by the laws of the state. This is to ensure safety of patients.

Hope you understand.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad