HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Swollen Upper Lip

Hi I have sleep apnea and suddenly developed a sever swollen upper lip. I took Benadryl approx 3 hours ago and went for a nap as I was to go in on night shift. I woke up even more swollen on the upper lip and right side of my face. I have no idea what is happening and this has never happened before? I don't have any known food allergies and I did not eat anything out of the norm...HELP??!!
Fri, 18 Sep 2015
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Swollen upper lip can be due to many reasons
1.Swollen lips are a common symptom of an allergic reaction. Contact with any allergen like pet dander, certain foods can cause it.
2.Swollen lips are a common symptom of angioedema(severe anaphylactic reaction). triggers of angiodema are certain foods, pollen, medicines,insect bites,etc
Patients will have swollen eyes also. It is a medical emergency.
3.Swollen upper lip may be symptom of a dental abscess.
4. Other causes are cold sore caused by herpes simplex virus, fluid retention in body, nutritional deficency , etc
5. Due to trauma
Treatment depends on cause, Antihistamines like cetrizine & Anti-inflammatory medicines can be tried
Best way is to visit a doctor/oral physician, he would make a diagnosis and treat according to it.

Don't worry you would be fine
Hoping your query is solved.

I find this answer helpful

 3 users find this helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Swollen Upper Lip

Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... Swollen upper lip can be due to many reasons 1.Swollen lips are a common symptom of an allergic reaction. Contact with any allergen like pet dander, certain foods can cause it. 2.Swollen lips are a common symptom of angioedema(severe anaphylactic reaction). triggers of angiodema are certain foods, pollen, medicines,insect bites,etc Patients will have swollen eyes also. It is a medical emergency. 3.Swollen upper lip may be symptom of a dental abscess. 4. Other causes are cold sore caused by herpes simplex virus, fluid retention in body, nutritional deficency , etc 5. Due to trauma Treatment depends on cause, Antihistamines like cetrizine & Anti-inflammatory medicines can be tried Best way is to visit a doctor/oral physician, he would make a diagnosis and treat according to it. Don t worry you would be fine Hoping your query is solved.