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Recurred Symptoms Of Bell's Palsy With Droopy Face, Swollen Lips. No Help From Claritan D. What Should Be Done?
My husband had a "bell's palsy" this summer. We went to the ER and he had many tests (heart, blood, etc) They told him not to worry, the palsy would go away on its own. It did. Today he had similar symptoms (same side of his face droopy, but not as pronounced as this summer.) However, in the last few hours his lower lip has begun to swell. He took a regular Claritan about 2 1/2 hours ago. Nothing changed. He took a Claritan D, about 30 min ago thinking he might be having an allergic reaction to something. He has no other symptoms. Is there anything else we should be doing? He is 53 and weighs aprox 325 lbs.
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
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Thank you for posting your query.
Regarding the treatment of Bell's palsy, medications that are helpful are prednisolone and acyclovir.
In addition, facial exercises and galvanic stimulation would also help.
Regarding the lower lip swelling, it is most likely due to an allergic reaction. If it does not subside, show to a doctor.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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Thank you for posting your query.
Regarding the treatment of Bell's palsy, medications that are helpful are prednisolone and acyclovir.
In addition, facial exercises and galvanic stimulation would also help.
Regarding the lower lip swelling, it is most likely due to an allergic reaction. If it does not subside, show to a doctor.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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