How To Reduce Facial Swelling

Dr. Karun GuptaBDS, Non-Resident J.R. in Dept. of Orthodontics, Certified oral implantologist, Advanced Aesthetics, Digital Smile DesignerDentist

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I understand you're experiencing discomfort and pain in your mouth and jaw, and I want to help provide some guidance. However, I cannot diagnose medical conditions or offer specific medical advice. It's important to seek professional medical help for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment. With that in mind, here are some general suggestions: seek medical attention: contact your dentist immediately: explain your symptoms and schedule an appointment as soon as possible. They can examine your mouth, diagnose the cause of your pain and swelling, and recommend the appropriate treatment. Consider emergency care if: you have difficulty breathing or swallowing. You have severe facial swelling or redness. You have a high fever. You experience intense, unrelieved pain. Possible causes: swollen taste buds: several factors can cause this, including allergies, irritation from dental appliances, oral thrush, or burning your tongue. Wisdom tooth issues: painful gum inflammation and swelling around wisdom teeth are common, especially if they're impacted or erupting. Tips to manage discomfort: gargle with warm salt water several times a day to soothe pain and swelling. Apply a cold compress to your cheek to reduce swelling and pain. Over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help manage mild pain. Avoid spicy, acidic, or hot foods that may irritate your tongue and mouth. Maintain good oral hygiene: brush and floss gently around the affected area to prevent further infection. Remember: don't try to diagnose yourself or ignore the symptoms. Seek professional medical advice to get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. Follow the dentist's instructions carefully to ensure proper healing. I hope this information provides some initial guidance and helps you find the right medical care. Wishing you a speedy recovery! 

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Dr. PahunBAMSSexologist

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Only twice a week is fine. Excessive masturbation may leads to the damage of nerves supplying penis. Which in future leads to quick ejaculation, weak erection or erectile dysfunction, shrinkage of penis, low sexual stamina, other than that whole body weakness, weak eye sight, loss of appetite, loss of facial lusture, weak digestion, low memory power, hairfall, anxiety, etc. 

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Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidErasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physical Activity, MPT, BPTh/BPTPhysiotherapist

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Compression wearing compression stockings is vital for preventing and treating varicose veins. They steadily squeeze your legs to help improve your circulation. They may also help to relieve pain, discomfort or swelling in your legs. Walking just walk more. It’s a great way to encourage blood circulation in your legs. Pedaling lie flat on your back. Place your hands out to your sides. If you prefer you can place them beneath your buttocks to prevent strain to the lower back. Lift your legs off the floor, and pedal them as if you were pedaling a bicycle. The more you elevate your legs, the more you will increase blood circulation. Leg lifts lie on your back with your hands beneath your buttocks. Keep your buttocks pressed down, and your lower back against the floor. Lift one leg at a time and hold in an elevated pose perpendicular to the floor until you feel the blood begin to flow back up from your feet, calves, and thighs. Repeat with your other leg. Alternately, you can raise both legs and rotate your ankles to further improve leg circulation. Knee bends with ankle flexion lie again on the floor on your back. Slowly pull one knee into your chest, holding onto your leg behind your knee (holding on top of the kneecap puts undue pressure on this delicate joint). Now, point and flex your foot several times. Do this slowly and forcefully – don’t let your foot flap around loosely, but rather tighten the muscles of the calves and the tendons around your ankle. Repeat with the opposite leg. The same measures to treat the discomfort from varicose veins can help prevent them: •watching your weight; •a high-fiber, low-salt diet; •avoiding high heels and tight hosiery; •elevating your legs; •avoid crossing your legs; •changing your sitting or standing position regularly. 

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Dr. Rahul GuptaMD-Ayurveda, Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine & Surgery (BAMS)Sexologist

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Hello- a young teenage boy starts to experience a surge of testosterone, which helps grow pubic and facial hair, increases sexual desires and powers an erection. Over masturbation depletes the body of necessary testosterone, nitric oxide, acetylcholine, serotonin and dopamine, sex hormones and neurotransmitters necessary for a healthy sexual function. The impotence caused by o.m. Is due to a lack of four chemicals: testosterone, dopamine, serotonin and acetylcholine. Think of testosterone as the desire chemical. Each time you crave sex, it’s the body showcasing an elevated level of testosterone. Dopamine and serotonin control your pleasure and satisfaction levels. Each time you experience pleasure and satisfaction, dopamine and serotonin are the driving forces. Meanwhile, acetylcholine provides that “excitement” feeling before and after sex. O.m. Depletes each of these chemicals damaging the desire for sex, the pleasure and satisfaction you feel from touching your penis or ejaculating, and the blood flow to the penis. But o.m. Elevates another set of chemicals: prostaglandin e2 and cortisol. Prostaglandin e2 and cortisol are both stress hormones; prostaglandin helps relax the muscles while cortisol controls stress levels. Except too much of either chemical creates some unwanted effects: fatigue and impotence. 

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Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidErasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physical Activity, MPT, BPTh/BPTPhysiotherapist

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•physical therapy. A physical therapist can teach you exercises that will improve your strength, flexibility and stamina. Water-based exercises might be particularly helpful. •occupational therapy. An occupational therapist can help you make adjustments to your work area or the way you perform certain tasks that will cause less stress on your body. Cold compresses can help reduce swelling in the area. Cooling also helps to numb sharp pain. Apply an ice pack for up to 20 minutes, up to five times a day. Use a frozen gel pack, ice cubes in a plastic bag, or a bag of frozen peas. Wrap the cold pack in a soft towel. Do not apply a cold pack directly to skin. Heat therapy heat helps to relax tense muscles and soothe a stiff area. It can help with muscle pain and bonny pain. Use a heated gel pack, heating pad or a hot water bottle. 

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Dr. Vijay VitoreENT Specialist

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Keep your cool. Have patience. Only have one cap pan d (antacid) once before breakfast daily for 15 days. And have a citrus fruit (like orange) once daily when you have discomfort at a particular time of the day. The antacid will help to reduce the reflux and related symptoms. The citrus fruit/ food helps to reduce the cravings for smoking. 

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If you have grossly decayed n pus formation on upper molar tooth may cause nerve pain facial swelling n redness pain on percussion and you may feel radiating facial nerve pain it may leads facial space infection that's why you have foul odor n tasteit can be treated by antibiotics n analgesic should be taken after reducing pain drainage of pus and further treatment will be carried out according to the needful and conditions for further details please contact for consultation. 

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You are recovered from covid, did you use any steroids in the treatment, if there is anydoctor near by go and consult that doctor mostly it might be a normal thing which gets reduced slowly because the inflamatory cells may pile up and present as swelling but post covid there is an on going fungus named mucormycosis which in intial stages may present like swelling in facial areas or under one of the eyelid to rule out such infection, I asked you consult any doctor near by so that he can rule out the symtpoms or if you can contact me, please contact. 

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Dr. Tanmay PalsuleMD - Homeopathy, BHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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If you're suffering from acne, you're not alone. Acne is a common skin condition that happens when oil and dead skin cells clog the skin’s pores. It normally occurs on the face, chest, back, shoulders, and neck. Acne can be caused by many things: heredity, hormones, and oil production. Avoid touching your face. Dirt and bacteria on your hands can clog your pores and make acne worse if you constantly touch your face. If your skin feels irritated from acne, use a gentle, oil-free daily facial wipe to remove excess dirt and calm your skin. Do not squeeze or pop your blemishes or you may risk developing scars. Squeezing a pimple might even spread the bacteria further wash regularly. Wash your skin using your fingertips, once in the morning and once at night. Remember to thoroughly rinse your skin with lukewarm water after washing it. Limit washing to twice a day and after you sweat. Sweating can irritate your skin. Wash your skin as soon as possible after sweating. Eat a healthy diet. Avoid meat that contains hormones and similar substances which could throw your hormones out of balance, causing acne. Instead, eat plenty of fiber, fresh vegetables and fruits. Foods rich in vitamin a, c, e, and zinc can help reduce the severity of acne through the nutrients’ anti-inflammatory properties. Apply aloe vera gel. Daily apply aloe vera gel liberally over your skin. You can find it at most drug stores. Aloe vera is a succulent plant with antibacterial properties that are effective in treating acne and reducing inflammation. It prevents bacteria from infecting acne wounds and speeds up the healing process some people may be allergic to aloe. If a rash develops, stop using it for medication consult online in private. 

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Dr. Prakhar SinghMBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Fellow of Academy of General Education (FAGE)General Physician

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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you. There is no cure for lymphedema, and you will need life-long treatment to reduce the swelling and control your pain. Treatments for lymphedema include exercises, physical and occupational therapy, wrapping the affected arm or leg, massage and special compression sleeves or stockings. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you. 

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