Question 1

half of my face is swollen and its hard to drink fluids with or without a straw i drool no matter what ?

Accepted Answer

Sounds serious. : The symptoms you describe are serious and could be associated with a deep space neck infection. This can begin from a bad tooth, and requires immediate medical attention. Call your physicians office or go to an emergency room right away.

Question 2

i have a numb tooth and half of my face is swollen. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

NO: This is far from normal.  Sounds like you could have a severe infection around a tooth.  At worst,  these kinds of infections are life threatening so see a dentist to take care of this before you end up in an emergency room.    It is unlikely that this situation will get better by doing nothing.

Question 3

half of my face is swollen due to dental crowns. how to get rid of the swelling?

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Call your dentist: You have an infection.  It is important that you see your dentist for an evaluation to find out exactly what is going on and how to treat it.

Question 4

half side of my face is swollen after i eat an apples, what should i do ?

Accepted Answer

Allergy test: Get an allergy test - you may be allergic to apples.  Allergies can develop anytime during life.

Question 5

why is my face swollen under myeye

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Too vague: Have you had trauma, sinus congestion, bee sting, and so on and so on.  Many questions, no answers.  See a doctor or rephrase question being much more specific with all symptoms.

Question 6

my daughters face swollen on left side what is the sickness?

Accepted Answer

More information: I would need more information including past medical history, whether she has a fever, history of trauma, and whether this is painful or not.  This could be something simple like sinusitis or it could be an inflammation of her parotid gland.  Tumors are also possible but less likely.  Please encourage her to see her physician.

Question 7

will a toothache that has my face swollen go away?

Accepted Answer

Not on its own: The two are probably linked, and would be better off having your problem treated before it progresses to a potentially serious condition.  See your dentist who will discuss options with you and you can decide to remove the offending tooth or save it.

Question 8

left side of face swollen i have no other symptoms feeling ok?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: to rule out dental abscess. The infection may spread to your jaw, cheeks, sinus and to other areas of your head and neck. See your dentist for examination, x-rays and treatment if needed.

Question 9

my one month daughter woke up her face swollen on the right side ?

Accepted Answer

Please have her seen: by her doctor if this continues. If there are no other symptoms, such as fever, and she is drinking well, you can observe her with her upright to see if it goes away. It may be from laying in one position. However, at her age, any abnormality that continues should be checked by a doctor.

Question 10

yesterday i woke up with the right side of my face swollen, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Face swelling: Face swelling can be due to infection as well as a blocked salivary gland duct .  This should be evaluated by your doctor to see if antibiotics are necessary.  In the mean time Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen can reduce pain and discomfort.

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Half of my face is swollen and its hard to drink fluids with or without a straw i drool no matter what ?

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I have a numb tooth and half of my face is swollen. is this normal?

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Half of my face is swollen due to dental crowns. how to get rid of the swelling?

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Half side of my face is swollen after i eat an apples, what should i do ?

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Why is my face swollen under myeye

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My daughters face swollen on left side what is the sickness?

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Will a toothache that has my face swollen go away?

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Left side of face swollen i have no other symptoms feeling ok?

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My one month daughter woke up her face swollen on the right side ?

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Yesterday i woke up with the right side of my face swollen, should i be concerned?

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