Hello,

Thanks for your query.

You mentioned that your face swells up whenever you take two glasses of water or lying down and on doing exercise.

Swelling of face in your case is most likley due to distension of veins.

Such venous distension can occur due to blockage of venous return of the face. It is not common in your age group to have such a condition.

You mentioned that you had sinus surgery.

There are venous channels inside our brain and around the neck which if not functioning properly, lead to facial swelling.

Sometimes, it is normal to have engorgement of the veins after exercise.

Therefore, a proper examination when you have such symptoms will help us know the exact cause of your problem.

Get a routine urine investigation done to rule out any renal pathology.

With respect to investigations, you should get a Doppler of The XXXXXXX jugular veins and MR Angiogram of the Cavernous Sinuses. These are the main veins which drain blood from face and neck.

Please send some picture if you develop major swelling so that I can have a look at them and give a specific advice.

As of now, do consult a Physician when you have swelling for a detailed examination.

Hope this answers your query.

I will be available for your follow up queries.

Also you can send me the picture of the lesion at YYYY@YYYY saying ATTN: Dr.Kiran Kumar.

Wishing you good health.

Thanks and Regards,

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Hello XXXXXXX

Throat Infection usually does not lead to such symptoms which you have been having.
Its likely to be a coincidence that such a thing is happening.

Yes, some people get allergic reactions following a minor throat infection where, there can be swelling of face. However, such symptoms are quite dramatic and will not subside by itself.

Be reassured.
You can continue taking septiline.
Hope this answers your query.

Take Care

Dr Kiran

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