What Causes Swelling In The Face Area?

Posted on Sun, 12 Apr 2015

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Question : My daughter (22) just woke up from a nap with a swollen forehead, left eye and ear. her right eye also looks a little swollen. there is also some swelling at the base of he head just above the nape of the neck.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possible allergic reaction, Please upload images

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on your description it could be an allergic reaction. If appropriate , Please upload some good quality pictures of the face and the areas that have swelled up to help you better, accordingly.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

Dr. M.S. Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (15 minutes later)

Upload the pictures to where/or how... what screen?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You may send them via the email id below

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

You can email the attached images to YYYY@YYYY . they will forward them to me.

Thanks.

Dr. M.S. Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj