Question 1

if i have swollen lips, a sore throat and the beginning of swelling in my eye from allergic reaction when should i seek medical assistance?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These are signs of an allergic reaction, please see the Emergency Department. If you have an anti histamine, please take a dose and bring the medication with you.

Question 2

i have swollen and chapped lips, a sore throat, difficulty swallowing and what seems like inflamed taste buds. what is this?

Accepted Answer

? tonsillitis: When you tonsils are inflamed, your throat is sore and enlarged making it difficult to breath and you do more breathing through your mouth making your lips dry. That being said, be sure to visit your primary doc to see if you need an antibiotic. Feel Better!

Question 3

i have a very swollen lip that has only been swelling at night until now. if i go to the doctor, will they take my blood? it started on sunday night, but the swelling has only gotten worse and moved upward. i had a sore throat this weekend that has gone a

Accepted Answer

Hello. : Hello. I don't know if the doctor would order blood work or not. However, if you are particularly afraid of needles (which many people are), it is important to let you doctor know. One thing you can do to decrease your anxiety is begin deep breathing before you get blood drawn. Breath in slowly and deeply through your nose. Fill your lungs and hold for a count of five and then slowly exhale. Repeat at least 12 times. Take care.

Question 4

my daughter has woken with swollen lips and and a puffy face. she has had a sore throat and swollen glands with a temperature of 38.5 even after parac?

Accepted Answer

Time for the MD: Edema is significant- and swelling in the throat area can cause some difficult with breathing- you may want to rule out allergy as well.

Question 5

i'm sure i don't have allergy to foods as far as i know, but could my slightly swollen upper lip be related to my sore throat? seek immediate att.?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Angioedema could explain the swollen lip and sensation of sore throat. This could be a medical emergency

Question 6

my daughter has fever, chapped lips, sore throat, swollen gums and her breath stings. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Take her to a primary care provider for an evaluation. The answer to your question depends on examination and may involve some lab tests.

Question 7

sore throat for a few days, doctor says it'll pass, but today my upper lip has swollen (only slightly), hasn't resided. ulcer on tongue, blood on gum.

Accepted Answer

Allergy: most likeky you are having allergy reaction to something you are just been exposet to the swelling in the lip indicate allergic respond
find what you are allergic to take benadryl (diphenhydramine) by mouth and allpy ice to the swollen lip you can gargle with warm water and salt often for the sore throat
if you start having a chills or fever go and see your doctor again

Question 8

my friend has a sore throat and she wants to know what is wrong. she has had moderate head aches for 3-4 days along with swollen neck/throat area. ?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Sounds like pharyngitis, usually caused by infection (viral or bacterial). See: http://goo.Gl/hsrcs.

Question 9

what's going on? sore throat swollen roof of my mouth

Accepted Answer

Maybe strep,flu,etc.: Nose and throat symptoms can be from cold viruses, strep throat, allergies, etc... It can be difficult to tell what the cause is. If symptoms only last 1-2 days, it was likely allergies, irritation, or a mild cold. Doctors have rapid 5-minute tests for strep, so a primary care doctor can diagnose strep and start antibiotics "right away", which means within the first 3 days of strep symptoms.

Question 10

sore throat and red & swollen on roof of mouth?

Accepted Answer

May need strep: test/ culture. In the meantime - would gargle with warm salt water to reduce discomfort.

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If i have swollen lips, a sore throat and the beginning of swelling in my eye from allergic reaction when should i seek medical assistance?

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I have swollen and chapped lips, a sore throat, difficulty swallowing and what seems like inflamed taste buds. what is this?

A member asked:

I have a very swollen lip that has only been swelling at night until now. if i go to the doctor, will they take my blood? it started on sunday night, but the swelling has only gotten worse and moved upward. i had a sore throat this weekend that has gone a

A member asked:

My daughter has woken with swollen lips and and a puffy face. she has had a sore throat and swollen glands with a temperature of 38.5 even after parac?

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I'm sure i don't have allergy to foods as far as i know, but could my slightly swollen upper lip be related to my sore throat? seek immediate att.?

A member asked:

My daughter has fever, chapped lips, sore throat, swollen gums and her breath stings. what could it be?

A member asked:

Sore throat for a few days, doctor says it'll pass, but today my upper lip has swollen (only slightly), hasn't resided. ulcer on tongue, blood on gum.

A member asked:

My friend has a sore throat and she wants to know what is wrong. she has had moderate head aches for 3-4 days along with swollen neck/throat area. ?

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What's going on? sore throat swollen roof of my mouth

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Sore throat and red & swollen on roof of mouth?

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