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Can Plasma Donation Be The Cause For Sore Throat And Swelling In Lips?

I just donated plasma for the second time today. I feel great about my choice in doing so; however, I'm pretty sore in my mouth. Just two days ago was the first time I have ever done it. The very next morning, I woke up and my upper lip was swollen and my gums where really sore and red. I asked the nurse today when I donated the second time, and she said she has never know this to be a side effect. Today, just hours after my second donation, under my tounge is sore and my bottom lip hurts. Is this a side effect?
Mon, 5 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.

As per your complain and presentation of symptoms it is not a side effect of plasma donation but seems to be an allergic reaction to either any food or medication as sudden swelling of lips and soreness in mouth and gums is caused due to allergic reaction.
You can take anti-allergic medication like Cetrizine or fexofenadine [allegra] for reducing allergy symptoms.
Take anti-inflammatory painkiller Ibuprofen.
Gargle with a numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine for relieving discomfort in mouth..
Suck ice pops and do cold water rinses for reducing inflammation.
Avoid hot and spicy food and take a soft bland diet.

In case if you have recurring episodes of the same symptoms consult an Allergist or an Allergic medicine specialist and get a blood investigation done to rule out the exact allergen so that the exposure to it can be prevented to avoid allergy attack..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.

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Can Plasma Donation Be The Cause For Sore Throat And Swelling In Lips?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complain and presentation of symptoms it is not a side effect of plasma donation but seems to be an allergic reaction to either any food or medication as sudden swelling of lips and soreness in mouth and gums is caused due to allergic reaction. You can take anti-allergic medication like Cetrizine or fexofenadine [allegra] for reducing allergy symptoms. Take anti-inflammatory painkiller Ibuprofen. Gargle with a numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine for relieving discomfort in mouth.. Suck ice pops and do cold water rinses for reducing inflammation. Avoid hot and spicy food and take a soft bland diet. In case if you have recurring episodes of the same symptoms consult an Allergist or an Allergic medicine specialist and get a blood investigation done to rule out the exact allergen so that the exposure to it can be prevented to avoid allergy attack.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.