Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Severe swelling on upper lip
My husband has a severe upper lip swelling. No puss. No redness. Few months back he had severe swelling on both the eyes as well. It was gone in few days. Dont know what is wrong. Its been more than 24 hours since the upper lip swelling . Not taking any medicine. Going to the doctor is not possible due to lockdown. Please advise any medicine so that we can get it from the medical store. Thanks a lot!
Answers (9)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Hello
Since there is upper lip swelling and history of some swelling eye few months back possibility of angioedema that is swelling due to allergy is very high
May be related to food or other medicine chemicals at time consumption of meats etc
Temporarily you can use levocetrizine 5mg hs.
If not decreasing need evaluation.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+159
Needs a photo of the patient
Consult privately
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Take licorice powder 6 gm twice after meal. And wash face with epsom salt water twice a day. Hope within 3 days get complete cure.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Allow paid consultant@practo
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Needs to be evaluated. Kindly consult via chat.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Hello greetings..
Kindly get online consultation for further evaluation and management..
Thank you
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Need detailed history and evaluation with pic
Next Steps
take online consultation
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Subhash Chander
Homoeopath
52 yrs exp
Hyderabad
For temporary palliation take Citirizine hydrochloride 10 mg one tablet when ever needed.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Amit Kumar Poddar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Kolkata
It is angioneurotic oedema. Tab Levosiz 5mg od for 5-7days. Tab omnacortil 10mg thrice daily 5-7days will control the problem.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.