Suggest Treatment For Facial Swelling Around Eyes And Nose

Posted on Wed, 21 Jan 2015

Question: I have facial swelling around eyes and nose that came on suddenly

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need to ask few questions.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
There are few causes for sudden development of edema around eyes and nose. The common causes are
1. Allergic
2. Insect bite
3. Acute renal failure.
So please reply me answers of these questions.
1. Are having allergy of any thing?
2. Is there any history of insect bite?
3. Do you have decreased urine output?
So answer these questions, so that I can guide you further.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.

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

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (14 minutes later)

no known allergies/ did have same thing 2 weeks ago and Dr gave prednisone and it went away.. did not have insect bite that was noticeable.urine output seem to be normal

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
seems to be allergic more.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your follow up question.
Since you are having 2nd episode of same thing, which reponded to prednisone, I think it is allergic only.
Allergen can be anything. In your case I think
1. Soap
2. Face wash
3. Moisturising cream or lotion
4. Talcam powder
So is there anything you changed from your routine? Like soap or face wash or lotion or cream. This new thing may gives you allergic symptoms.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.

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

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (21 minutes later)

no changes with topical products..is it possible I have a food allergy? I have itchy scalp from psoriasis.. could this be associated since swelling is primarily around eyes and bridge of nose?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes, it can be due to food allergy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your follow up question.
Yes, food allergy can be the cause for it.
It is less likely due to psoriasis.
Which treatment you are taking for psoriasis?
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.

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

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (48 minutes later)

I don't take any meds for psoriasis, use meds on skin for itching when active. Only on scalp now and haven't used anything but regular shampoo. I thank you for your help and will have to see Primary Dr. and he will no doubt want me to see Allergist.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
this is the best way.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your follow up question.
In my opinion clinical examination is needed at this point. So better to consult your primary doctor and then to the allergist.
You may require some blood test like S.IgE levels, allergy testing etc.
Hope I have solved your query.
If you are not having further queries, please close the conversation and rate the answer.
Please let me know your progress. You can ask me on bit.ly/askdrkaushalbhavsar.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.

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