Swelling of lips or eyelids
Swelling of the lips or eyelids, called angioedema, involves rapid puffiness in soft tissue areas. It can be caused by allergic reactions, medications, or hereditary conditions. When it affects the airway, it can become a medical emergency.
Conditions that commonly cause swelling of lips or eyelids
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Common Causes of Swelling of lips or eyelids
- Allergic reaction (food, medication, insect sting)
- ACE inhibitor medication side effect
- Hereditary angioedema
- Contact allergy (cosmetics, lip products)
- Idiopathic (unknown cause)
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Swelling of lips or eyelids
These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:
- Lip or eyelid swelling with difficulty breathing or swallowing (emergency)
- Swelling with throat tightness or hoarse voice
- Rapidly worsening swelling
- Swelling after starting a new medication
- Recurrent episodes of facial swelling
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