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How can you heal facial swelling due to alcohol consumption?

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Stop drinking.: If alcohol consumption is causing your face to swell you should see your md. You may need to have a physical and your liver function tested. Alcoholism is a treatable disease.

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/10/2014

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