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Should Headaches Along With Facial Pain And Swelling Be Considered A Medical Emergency?
My Uncle went to the doctor Monday and was told he had cellulitsis on his face & eye area which is swollen up taking augmentum for 2 days (since Monday evening, has pain in face and continues to have headaches swelling when down a little over night but flaired back up again. Wondering if he should go to ER or urgent center?
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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If the infection is spreading, it is better to rush to hospital and he has to start on IV antibiotics. Mild pain and discomfort may not require emergency intervention.
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If the infection is spreading, it is better to rush to hospital and he has to start on IV antibiotics. Mild pain and discomfort may not require emergency intervention.
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