What causes facial swelling?
The face swells when fluid builds up in the tissues of the face. It can occur for a variety of reasons - treatment is individual and depends on the underlying cause.
You may notice swelling on one or both sides. Sometimes the swelling spreads to the neck or throat area.
It can be mild or severe. If you have this symptom when you wake up but it goes away within a few hours, it is not dangerous. However, you should see a doctor if the condition worsens, the swelling in the face is not related to anything, it appeared suddenly and is accompanied by pain.
The most common causes of a swollen face are:
- Allergic reaction;
- Reaction to medication;
- Facial trauma;
- Infection.
The following specific conditions often cause facial swelling:
- Angioedema;
- Cushing's syndrome;
- Lupus;
- Hyperthyroidism;
- High blood pressure during pregnancy.
The following diseases cause facial swelling:
- Cyst;
- Lipoma;
- Salivary gland pathologies;
- Swollen lymph nodes;
- Tooth abscess.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/facial-swelling
