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Suggest Remedy For Swelling On Forehead Up To Ears

Hello,I have a swollen forehead with slight blistering in one area of forehead. The swelling continues around my face to the nodes underneath and in front of my ear. The swelling Around my war is causing me to feel an ear ache on the right side. The swelling is worse on the right side. I don t have a h/a but did feel nauseated earlier. I don t have any cold symptoms but am feeling slight body aches. I have taken ibuprofen as well as Tylenol. Not much relief. Thank you
Wed, 12 Oct 2016
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Hi , you are having herpes zoster which is a viral reactivation . The blisters can cause pain as infection is along nerves . You will need antiviral medication ganciclovir or aciclovir . You will need to met a physician or emergency services to start it.

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Suggest Remedy For Swelling On Forehead Up To Ears

Hi , you are having herpes zoster which is a viral reactivation . The blisters can cause pain as infection is along nerves . You will need antiviral medication ganciclovir or aciclovir . You will need to met a physician or emergency services to start it. Will be happy to review .