Question 1

short sun exposure causes my lips to swell tingle, intensely burn & itch. up to a week for improvement, 4 yr ongoing prob. sun allergy? or other?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is called photosensitivity as opposed to phototoxicity since the area itches.  Be sure that this is not an interaction of the sun with an ingredient in your lipstick.   Try lip balm with sunscreen to see if this makes any difference.   Make sure you are not taking something like tetracycline or a quinolone which renders your skin more susceptible to sunburn even though the likelihood is low

Question 2

will azithromycin cause lips to swell if mixed with imodium,prilosec or zantac (ranitidine)?you can also view my other medication to help.never had med allergy b4

Accepted Answer

ALLERGIC REACTION: you may be having an allergic reaction to the Azithromycin. You need to be examined promptly and have labs checked (Especially Eosinophil level) I normally would treat with a prednisone taper over 8 days. If symptoms worsen and you have difficulty breathing go to nearest ER.

Question 3

seaweed allgery, every time my  husband eats seaweed his lips & face swell. after monitoring this accurance, we narrowed the cause to fish or seaweed

Accepted Answer

Allergy to seaweed: The seaweed allergy is not related to fish but the seaweed itself.He should see an allergist or his doctor, needs to void all foods which containseaweed as it is extensively used in asian cuisine.It is used in agar , in dashi a stock used for soup.He should alwys carry a Epipen (epinephrine) and if he swells up any time he needs to use it , as it can be serious reaction.Check with the allergist.

Question 4

hi. can a tounge just swell for no reason? i have no allergies, mouth diseases or anything else. but i fear that my tounge will just swell. anxiety??

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Anxiety : Definitely anxiety. Try some relaxation exercises or perhaps hypnosis. Good Lluck

Question 5

what causes salviary glands on roof of mouth and gums to swell up? i get this with other allergies, can it be allergy induced?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: Many salivary gland disorders have very similar symptoms. The main symptom of salivary gland disorders is irritated or swollen salivary glands. There are many tests that can diagnose salivary gland disorders. These tests help determine the cause of salivary gland symptoms. See your dentist for evaluation, diagnosis and possible referral to a specialist.

Question 6

can pollen allergies cause your mouth and throat to swell up?

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Possible: Its possible, but unlikely. If you think that is happening, try some antihistamine. If you are having difficulty breathing from this, you should go to the ER. Hope this helps!

Question 7

a cure to my allergy that swells my lip?

Accepted Answer

See an allergist : Your lip swelling may or may not be from an actual allergic reaction. Sometimes the condition can progress and cause swelling in the throat and block normal breathing. See your family doctor, internist or preferably an allergy/immunologist.

Question 8

i have slight tingling lips. i dont have allergies to anything and no medication. i have gastritis but thats it. what causes tingling lips? should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

: If persisted, low calcium in blood (hypocalcemia) needs to be ruled out by a simple blood test.

Question 9

my friend's lips swelled on spicy food. is that the hot spices or a real allergy?

Accepted Answer

Lip swelling: These symptoms would be uncommon as a side effectof the capsacins (that make foods "hot"). Capsacins cause burning but not typically swelling. The possibility of a food allergy should be considered. Avoid repeated exposure until testing is done by rast  to cayenne, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, tomato, onion, cumin or other other salsa ingredients identified (any physician can order these tests).

Question 10

my lips have recently started to swell every so often.  i take half a zyrtech every couple days for skin allergies.

Accepted Answer

Lip swelling: Swelling of the lips, tongue and around the eyes is fairly common and called angioedema.  
This is similar to hives but a little deeper in the tissues and commonly occurs with hives. Treatment includes avoiding the trigger of the rash/swelling and antihistamines.  An allergist can help identify the trigger and optimize treatment.

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Short sun exposure causes my lips to swell tingle, intensely burn & itch. up to a week for improvement, 4 yr ongoing prob. sun allergy? or other?

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Will azithromycin cause lips to swell if mixed with imodium,prilosec or zantac (ranitidine)?you can also view my other medication to help.never had med allergy b4

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Seaweed allgery, every time my husband eats seaweed his lips & face swell. after monitoring this accurance, we narrowed the cause to fish or seaweed

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Hi. can a tounge just swell for no reason? i have no allergies, mouth diseases or anything else. but i fear that my tounge will just swell. anxiety??

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What causes salviary glands on roof of mouth and gums to swell up? i get this with other allergies, can it be allergy induced?

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Can pollen allergies cause your mouth and throat to swell up?

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A cure to my allergy that swells my lip?

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I have slight tingling lips. i dont have allergies to anything and no medication. i have gastritis but thats it. what causes tingling lips? should i be concerned?

A member asked:

My friend's lips swelled on spicy food. is that the hot spices or a real allergy?

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My lips have recently started to swell every so often. i take half a zyrtech every couple days for skin allergies.

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