Epistemis

Facial swelling

Specialty: General.

  • swollen face
  • facial edema
  • swollen eyelids

Why it occurs

  • Angioedema/allergy
  • Nephrotic syndrome
  • Hypothyroidism (myxedema)
  • Infection (cellulitis, sinusitis)
  • Superior vena cava syndrome

Initial workup

Rule out angioedema and anaphylaxis (airway); evaluate renal or vena cava cause.

red flags

Facial swelling with difficulty breathing or swallowing (glottis edema) → anaphylaxis: urgent adrenaline.

Standard management

  • Antihistamine ± corticosteroid — allergic angioedema
  • Treat the cause — renal, thyroid, infectious

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousNon-endocrine involuntary weight gain
Area
General
Listed causes
5
Treatment options
2
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