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What Causes Puffiness In Eyes, Cheeks And Throat?

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Posted on Thu, 22 Dec 2016
Question: puffiness in eye and cheecks and throat

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Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
This could be due to-- An allergy Anaemia Thyroid deficiency

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX, welcome to HCM.
You seem to have swelling all over your face. This could be due to--
An allergy
Anaemia
Thyroid deficiency
A kidney problem
A heart problem or liver problem can also cause it but there will be generalised swelling, unlike in the conditions I listed first, where it could start from the face.

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What Causes Puffiness In Eyes, Cheeks And Throat?

Brief Answer: This could be due to-- An allergy Anaemia Thyroid deficiency Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, welcome to HCM. You seem to have swelling all over your face. This could be due to-- An allergy Anaemia Thyroid deficiency A kidney problem A heart problem or liver problem can also cause it but there will be generalised swelling, unlike in the conditions I listed first, where it could start from the face. regards