Swollen face (puffy face): causes of treatment
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A swollen face indicates swelling of the face. You may occasionally wake up after sleeping with a swollen or puffy face. This can happen because of pressure on your face while sleeping. However, a swollen face can also arise from a facial injury or an underlying medical condition. A swollen face does not only have to be limited to the face, but can also include the neck or throat. If there are no injuries to the face, facial swelling may indicate a medical emergency. Treatment for a swollen face depends on the cause. With a slow thyroid gland you will be given thyroid medication and with overweight it is important to lose weight. During pregnancy, a woman may experience a swollen face. That is a normal phenomenon. But it can also indicate pre-eclampsia or preeclampsia and in that case treatment (in a hospital) is definitely needed.
Swollen face during pregnancy
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Normal pregnancy
Overweight or obesity
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Being overweight can cause a puffy or swollen face. If your BMI (body mass index) is 30 or higher, you are seriously overweight (obesity)
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Swollen face after laser treatment
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Laser therapy is a cosmetic treatment to make the skin smoother, for example in crow's feet next to the eyes, folds or wrinkles around the mouth
Sun swollen face
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You can get a swollen face with a severe sunburn
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You can get a swollen face with severe sunburn
Alcohol
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Excessive alcohol consumption can cause deep wrinkles, a bloated face, dark circles under your puffy eyes
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Excessive alcohol consumption can cause deep wrinkles, a puffy face, dark circles under your puffy eyes
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Swollen cheek due to mumps
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Mumps is a contagious viral infection characterized by swollen glands in the neck. It often presents with a fever and a swollen cheek due to an inflamed salivary gland. Fatigue and loss of appetite
Puffy face due to hormonal disorders
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Cushing's syndrome Cushing's syndrome is a condition in which the body produces abnormally high levels of the stress hormone cortisol. It usually affects young to middle-aged women. Cushing's syndrome can be caused by long-term use of corticosteroid drugs that treat inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis
Swollen face due to allergy
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Swollen face due to allergy to medication / Source: Stevepb, Pixabay Allergy to medication A mild, itchy, red rash can appear a few days to weeks after taking a medication. Serious drug allergies can be life-threatening and symptoms include hives, irregular heart rhythms, swelling, itching, and difficulty breathing. Other symptoms include fever, upset stomach and tiny purple or red dots on the skin (spot bleeding)
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Swollen face due to allergy to medication / Source: Stevepb, Pixabay Allergy to medication A mild, itchy, red rash can appear a few days to weeks after taking a medication. Serious drug allergies can be life-threatening and symptoms include hives, irregular heart rhythms, swelling, itching, and difficulty breathing. Other symptoms include fever, upset stomach and small purple or red dots on the skin (spot bleeding)
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Actinomycosis
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Actinomycosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Actinomyces israelii. This long-lasting bacterial infection causes ulcers, or abscesses, in the soft tissues of the body. This causes swelling and suppuration of the neck and face, lungs, intestines
Broken nose
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A broken nose
Stye on the eyelid
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A stye
Sinusitis
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A sinus infection or sinusitis is a condition caused by inflammation or infection of the sinuses or sinuses. It could be due to viruses, bacteria or an allergy. The severity and duration of the symptoms depend on the cause of the infection. Symptoms include decreased sense of smell, fever, stuffy nose, headache (from sinus pressure or tension), fatigue, sore throat, runny nose or cough
Symptoms of a swollen face
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Symptoms
Prevention of facial swelling
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Prevent facial swelling or swelling by avoiding known allergens. If you know you have an allergy that can cause anaphylaxis, always carry epinephrine medication such as an EpiPen has with you. This medication is used to counteract a severe allergic reaction and can prevent facial swelling. If you had an allergic reaction to any medication, avoid using that medication. Inform your doctor and pharmacist of any reactions after taking any medication or eating certain foods.