Facial Swelling

in Flowcharts, Health

**The following is a general guideline from the American Medical Association. The flowchart below allows you to easily track your symptoms and come to a possible diagnosis. Be sure to consult with you doctor if you feel you have a serious medical problem.

I did not produce this chart myself, so any treatment options on this page are completely conventional. The following flowchart has been reproduced with permission.

SYMPTOMS DIAGNOSIS SELF-CARE
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1. Do you have a painless, soft to firm lump on your head, face or neck? Yes You may have a SEBACEOUS CYST, a collection of oil under the skin. Sebaceous cysts are usually small and grow slowly. See your doctor is the cyst becomes tender or inflamed. Your doctor may suggest treating an inflamed cyst with injections. He or she may also recommend surgery to remove the cyst.
No
2. Are your lips and eyes swollen and do you have a rash that looks like mosquito bites? Yes Your symptoms may be from an ALLERGIC REACTION or HIVES. EMERGENCY
If you have trouble breathing, your throat becomes tight, or the swelling becomes severe, see your doctor or go to the emergency room right away.
No
3. Do you have a painful pink or red bump, or a group of smaller bumps on your forehead or face? Yes You may have a skin infection such as BOILS, CARBUNCLES, or ACNE. A boil is a large, pus-filled bump. Multiple boils are called carbuncles. Acne occurs when oil glands start producing more oil and block pores. Acne can result in blackheads, whiteheads and pimples. Warm compresses may help boils and carbuncles heal faster. See your doctor if you’re in pain or if the infection hasn’t healed in a couple of weeks. If you have acne, try using an over-the-counter acne medicine. See your doctor if the problem persists.
No
4. Do you have red, flaky, oily areas near your scalp, in the folds of your nose, or on your cheeks? Yes You may have a skin irritation caused by ACNE ROSACEA or SEBORRHEA. See your doctor.
No
5. Do you have painful swelling near one or both ears, and do you have fever along with pain when chewing or swallowing? Yes You may have theMUMPS, a contagious viral infection that affects the glands below and in front of the ears. If you think you have mumps, see your doctor. Because this infection is caused by a virus, antibiotics aren’t effective. Get plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids. Take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicines to relieve the pain. Cold compresses may also help.
No
6. Do you have reddish, raised, excessive tissue that seems to be growing around the area of a scar or piercing? Yes You may have a KELOID. See your doctor.
No
For more information, talk to your doctor. If you think the problem is serious, call your doctor right away.

 

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This tool has been reviewed by doctors and is for general educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical advice. The information in this tool should not be relied upon to make decisions about your health. Always consult your family doctor with questions about your individual condition(s) and/or circumstances.

Source: American Medical Association (2008-04-21). American Medical Association Family Medical Guide (AMA Family Medical Guide) (Kindle Locations 6690-6691). Turner Publishing Co.. Kindle Edition.

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