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Face swelling
When should we consult the doctor if we have face swelling? How many days it takes for the face swelling to go? Please suggest what to eat and what not.
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Facial puffiness or swelling should be immediately consulted for with a Physician
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Facial swelling can occur due to multiple factors ranging from allergy to kidney and heart diseases or simply water rentenrion during menses. If it is causing you concern do consult a doctor online and share some pictures. You may have to undergo some tests to get to the diagnosis.
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It's facial oedema..at the earliest.....Do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Dr. Dipty Agrawal
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Swelling of face may be due to many causes like allergic reaction, or due to some diseases of kidney, heart and hypertension.
It is considered as medical emergency because sometimes it leads to swelling of airway tract and breathing difficulty.
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u should consult doctor as soon as possible
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Dr. Rashmi Aderao
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13 yrs exp
Pune
Facial swelling can be an indicator of internal diseases like kidney, heart, liver etc. Also it can be due to allergic reaction to anything. It sometimes may involve windpipe making it difficult to breathe. Hence please go to hospital ASAP.
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