Swollen Cheek
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Cheeks become swollen for a number of reasons. That is why it is better for patients to seek medical help before applying or taking any kind of medication to prevent worsening of the condition.
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The swelling is often accompanied by tenderness and soreness in the cheek area. This can cause mild to severe discomforts and pain.
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When a swollen cheek is left unattended for some time, it can cause severe pain and complications.
Swollen Cheek Causes
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Edema. This is a condition wherein the cheeks will swell because of excess fluids in the soft tissues that are located in either one or both cheeks. This is often caused by failure of some organs in the body.
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Trauma. When the cheek gets injured it does not only bleed but can also cause swelling. Blunt force trauma or penetrating trauma can both cause swelling of the cheeks. Cosmetic procedures done on the cheeks can also cause trauma which leads to swelling.
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Infections. There are several viral and bacterial infections that can cause swelling in the body including the cheek area and even the whole face.
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Allergic Reactions. Allergic reactions to makeup, food, medicines, and other substances can cause the cheeks to swell along with rashes and redness.
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Sebaceous Cyst. This is characterized by a round area that is formed when sebaceous follicles excrete sebum. When this cyst grows in the cheek area, it can cause it to swell.
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Cheek Cancer. Tumors that are located in the cheeks that are examined to be malignant can also cause mild to severe swelling of the cheeks.
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Enlargement of the lymph nodes or lymphadenopathy.
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Side effects to medications.
Treatment for Swollen Cheek
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For mild swelling that are caused by trauma, hot compress, cold compress, and thin slices of potatoes can help reduce the swell as well as the pain that may come with it.
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A concoction that is made up of lime, honey and lukewarm water can also aid in reducing the swelling that is caused by trauma and other factors.
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To control or manage pain, patients can take over the counter pain medicines. This should be taken when the pain felt is already intolerable.
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Antihistamines can help with the itchiness if the symptoms of the swollen cheek are brought about by allergic reactions.
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Anti-inflammatory medicines like ibuprofen can help with the pain and also decrease the swelling.
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The best treatment option for patients is to know what is causing the swelling before administration of drugs. This can be done by visiting a doctor.
I have developed a swelling at the cheeks on the right side of my mouth. I have severe pain for the last one month. I am not able to talk due to this pain. I have tried taking drugs with Vitamin C but it has not helped me. What is the treatment for this condition?
Swelling on right side of cheek has to be investigated in depth before you start any treatment because there are several causes that are responsible for it. Primarily you have to consult an ENT doctor to diagnose the condition as the problem has been since one month. Meanwhile you can do regular salt water gargling. Salt is a mild antibacterial agent. If there is any type of infection inside the cheek, it may help to kill the germs. Warm fomentation will also help to alleviate pain. Consulting a doctor is most important.