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What Causes Swelling In The Lips And Cheeks?

I fell 6 days ago very black and blue and swollen cheek, black eye and split lip. Lip is starting to heal but the brusing and swelling are very dark purple. I ve iced the firs 24 hours and am now using hot moist compresses. How best to treat at this stage and how long will I look like this.
Wed, 8 Nov 2017
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Hi Dear ,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of swelling in lips and cheeks which are mainly due to allergic reaction.
I would suggest you to take antihistamine tablets as it will subside the allergy and your symptoms will be resolved immediately. Drink alot water. Apply ice cold pack in that swollen area it will subside swelling.Consult your allergy specialist for proper diagnosis . Your allergist may conduct skin tests, blood tests , skin-prick test and urine tests to identify the cause and rule causes like angioedema. For now apply cold compresses to affected area.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Swelling In The Lips And Cheeks?

Hi Dear , Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of swelling in lips and cheeks which are mainly due to allergic reaction. I would suggest you to take antihistamine tablets as it will subside the allergy and your symptoms will be resolved immediately. Drink alot water. Apply ice cold pack in that swollen area it will subside swelling.Consult your allergy specialist for proper diagnosis . Your allergist may conduct skin tests, blood tests , skin-prick test and urine tests to identify the cause and rule causes like angioedema. For now apply cold compresses to affected area. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari