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What Causes Stiffness In Neck With Swelling In Lips And Eyes?
last week I woke up in the middle of the night with horrible chest pains and numbness in arm. I called 911, and my throat closed up almost completely. ECG normal, and they think heartburn. All week this week, I have tightness in neck, swollen eye, lips all of a sudden. Swells so much, I look horrible. I take Benedryl, but more of just waiting game. Can this ALL be related to my heartburn/acid reflux?
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Mon, 25 May 2015
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Hello,
- It is unlikely that this generalized swelling is linked to heartburn
- You probably experienced an allergic reaction to something. I would suggest you get skin prick tests for different allergens.
- If the swelling is still there, you should take some anti-histamines and get evaluated by a doctor in person
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan, General & Family Physician
- It is unlikely that this generalized swelling is linked to heartburn
- You probably experienced an allergic reaction to something. I would suggest you get skin prick tests for different allergens.
- If the swelling is still there, you should take some anti-histamines and get evaluated by a doctor in person
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan, General & Family Physician
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