Facial Swelling
Facial swelling, or facial edema has a variety of causes including injury, inflammation, allergic reactions or fluid retention. Specific parts of the face may also have swelling: lip swelling, cheek swelling, etc.
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Causes
Facial swelling usually refers to a fairly large amount of swelling of the face. More localized swelling might be more
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- Sinusitis: Sinusitis is the inflammation of the areas called the “sinuses”, which are cavities in the facial area, near the nose
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- Whooping Cough: Whooping cough, also called Pertussis, is a respiratory infection that is well-known for its characteristic cough. Whooping cough is
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- Bacterial Infections: Bacteria are tiny single-celled microbes that can infect the body. Some bacterial infections can be quite dangerous and worsen
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- Eye Disorders: Eye disorders can involve vision disorders or physical problems with the eye. Eye disorders may also be called “Ophthalmic Disorders
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- Conjunctivitis: Conjunctivitis is an eye inflammation or infection, affecting the conjunctiva of the eye. The main types are viral conjunctivitis and
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Related Symptom Topics
Read more about these related symptoms:
- Inflammation- Overview| Drugs
- Fluid retention- Overview| Drugs
- Swelling- Overview| Types
- Lip Swelling
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