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Lip swelling overnight
TodayI slept and woke up with both lips swollen very badly and feeling kinda itchy on lips and my tongue feels sour.
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Seems allergic reaction in unknown bite or allergic to food . If symptoms don’t subside consult immediately don’t neglect .
Take T. Levocetrizine 5mg night time for 5days
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Seems like an allergic reaction to an insect bite or something you might have eaten.
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No need to panic. Take a Tab Cetrizine 5mg at night just for today.
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Visit a clinic immediately if symptoms aggravate.
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This looks like an allergic reaction. Take an antihistamine (like cetirizine/levocetirizine)-5mg one tablet morning and night and monitor your symptoms. If swelling increases, breathing difficulty, or tongue/throat tightness occurs, seek emergency care immediately.
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It could be an allergy to some medicine. You should take one tablet Cetirizine and consult a General Physician as soon as possible.
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Take Allegra One tablet a day or levocetrizine 5 mg one tablet at night
Check for reduction in swelling
If not kindly visit a hospital
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You may have some allergic reaction resulting in swelling and itching.Take chlorpheneramine 10 mg tablets twice daily,apply a equal amount of hydrocortisone cream and fenitistil gel locally
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It seems like you have an allergic reaction or any ant bite.
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Need complete history of intake of food/drugs
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Its angioedema or some insect may bite,, as post rainy season,
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It seems like allergic reaction.u can contact me via whatsapp.i need a detailed history regarding this case.
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Most likely could be allergy to something used locally or eaten.
Take tab cetrizine 5mg one morning and one evening for 4 days.
Tab monteleukast 10mg one each evening for 4 days.
If problem is much, you can take inj. Hydrocortisone 100mg one dose stat.
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Hello,
Swelling of lips with itching and change in tongue sensation suggests an allergic reaction (angioedema). This can sometimes happen due to food, medicine, insect bite, or even without an obvious trigger.
If you develop breathing difficulty, throat tightness, or dizziness, please rush to the emergency room immediately.
For now:
Avoid any suspected new food/medicine taken before the swelling.
You may need an antihistamine and, if swelling is severe, a short course of steroid (to be prescribed by a doctor after examination).
Keep yourself well hydrated and avoid scratching/pressing the lips.
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Kindly contact if any doubt
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Lip swelling has many causes, including allergic reactions (to foods, medications, insect bites, or cosmetics)
,Mild cases (itchy, mild swelling, no breathing issues):
T levozet 5 mg 0-0-1
Cold compress on lips.
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It may be allergic reactions.
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kindly share your complete history like are you on any medications?
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If there is any history of insect bite , or if you have any allergical history..ping me..I'll send u the prescription!!
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contact me..I'll guide you
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avoid touching lips..
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Its allergic reaction due to contact with allergn like foods, medicine etc. If you have problem with breathing also
Don't waste your time ,Its emergency condition
So go to hospital
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It would be great if you could share some pictures. And also tell us the details if any change in skincare or makeup routine. Or any change in eating habit. Also tell us if their is any history of allery running in the family.
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Seems like a allergic reaction. Detailed history required with picture
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Hey, can u just share the pics and also we will require detailed medical history. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six
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Take levocetrizine and share picture or see if any other body parts have sweeping and itching
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Seems like an allergic response but need more detailed history. Kindly connect..
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need pictures of the swelling
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Are you taking any medicine?
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Need to see the swelling, colour, texture and other history of any allergen exposure.
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Kindly show the picture.
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It sounds like an allergic reaction
Need proper evaluation and history
Kindly take proper consultation as it can be serious
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Need more details
Take Tab Levocerizine stat in the mean time.
Get CBC and send a picture.
Consult on video
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Your symptoms of sudden lip swelling with itching and tongue discomfort are most likely due to an acute allergic reaction (angioedema). Common triggers include new foods, medications, insect bites, or even dental products.
Key points to note:
• If you develop difficulty in breathing, swallowing, hoarseness of voice, or rapid tongue/throat swelling – seek emergency care immediately.
• For now, avoid any suspected new foods/medications and keep track of possible triggers.
• Antihistamines can reduce itching and swelling, but a proper evaluation is important to rule out other causes (infections, nutritional deficiencies, rare autoimmune conditions)before we start with medication.
For personalized guidance, you can consult me directly so I can review your history and advise you further.
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Diet plays a role in allergy prevention and oral health. Reducing processed foods, spicy irritants, and ensuring good hydration often helps. If you’d like, I can guide you on dietary adjustments to support recovery and prevention.
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Need to see a picture and can prescribe medicine accordingly. Reach out me on video call consultation.
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Its mite be due to Some insects bite or any allergic rxn
you Can consultant me
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult for further management
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Dr. Ishwa Vaderia
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Could be due to allergy , mostly due to food
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Dr. Kavita Chauhan
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Hello Dear,
Looks like an allergic reaction to some insect bite or to some food item.
For further assistance kindly connect on Practo.
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Tab. Levocetrizine 5 mg at night time for 3 days
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If symptoms are not relieved or any difficulty in breathing occurs report immediately to a hospital.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
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5 yrs exp
Nashik
Looks like insect bite on lips
Kindly take tab omnacortil 30 one dose
And take avil tab one dose stat
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
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It can be allergic reaction.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Due to acid reflux
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Take Allergra once daily for 5 days
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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Belgaum
Take tab deflacort
Tab allegra m immediately
Consult online will guide you
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Dr. Shivani B
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Bangalore
It's allergic reaction
Take t.levocetrizine 5mg at night for 5 days
If severe take inj hydrocortisone 100mg stat
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
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Firozabad
Hlo sir If you want to discuss your problem in more detail,
feel free to message me on Whats App at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for al free detailed discussion
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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