What Causes Swelling In The Hands, Arms And Lips With Chest Pain?

Posted on Mon, 11 Jul 2016

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Mon, 11 Jul 2016 Answered on

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Question : My 19 year old sons hands, arms, lips are swollen and his chest hearts. He has been outside in the wilderness, he has no known allergies. Could this be from a bug bite?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Sounds like a severe allergic reaction, please call ambulance, go to ER

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for writing to us with your health concern.

Yes, it could be due to a bug bite, but it is an emergency situation.

From your description, it looks like a severe allergic reaction to either a bug bite or some plant etc.

So, please call an ambulance right away and take your son to the nearest Emergency Room.

Meanwhile, you can give your son Benadryl tablet.

It is imperative that you seek medical care urgently.

Hope everything turns out to be fine.

Best regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D