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What Causes Sudden Swelling In Lips And Lack Of Appetite After Waking Up?

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Posted on Tue, 5 Jan 2016
Question: My wife woke this morning feeling listless, unable to eat, with her lower lip slightly swollen. Five hours later the swelling is more pronounced and her upper lip has become slightly swollen too. Any suggestions?
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Could be due to an allergic reaction. Could even be life threatening.

Detailed Answer:
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You should take her to a hospital emergency without any further delay. Chances are that your wife has got an allergic reaction which might need urgent intervention. Please do not delay it. Since I am not suggesting home based interventions, I am not mentioning any.

Regards
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What Causes Sudden Swelling In Lips And Lack Of Appetite After Waking Up?

Brief Answer: Could be due to an allergic reaction. Could even be life threatening. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on healthcareMagic. You should take her to a hospital emergency without any further delay. Chances are that your wife has got an allergic reaction which might need urgent intervention. Please do not delay it. Since I am not suggesting home based interventions, I am not mentioning any. Regards