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Hinchazón facial - All Information

Nombres alternativos

Hinchazón de la cara; Cara hinchada; Cara de luna; Edema facial

Definición:

Es la acumulación de líquido en los tejidos de la cara. La hinchazón también puede afectar el cuello y la parte superior de los brazos.

Consideraciones:

Si la hinchazón facial es leve, puede ser difícil de detectar. Para ayudar al médico a diagnosticar la causa de la hinchazón es importante fijarse en lo siguiente:

  • Si hay dolor y dónde duele
  • Cuánto ha durado la hinchazón
  • Lo que la mejora o empeora
  • Si se presentan otros síntomas

Causas:

Cuidados en el hogar:

Aplique compresas frías para reducir la hinchazón causada por una lesión. Levante la cabecera de la cama (o use más almohadas) para ayudar a reducir la hinchazón facial.

Cuándo contactar a un profesional médico:

Usted debe llamar al médico si presenta:

  • Hinchazón facial intensa, repentina o dolorosa.
  • Hinchazón facial prolongada, sobre todo si está empeorando con el tiempo.
  • Dificultad para respirar.
  • Fiebre, sensibilidad o enrojecimiento, lo cual sugiere la presencia de una infección.

Lo que se puede esperar en el consultorio médico:

Se necesita tratamiento de emergencia si la hinchazón facial es producida por quemaduras o si usted tiene problemas respiratorios.

El equipo médico le hará preguntas respecto a la historia clínica y personal para determinar el tratamiento o si se necesitan algunos exámenes médicos. Las preguntas pueden abarcar:

  • Reviewed last on: 2/6/2011
  • David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Habif TP. Urticaria and angioedema. In: Habif TP. Clinical Dermatology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2009:chap 6.

Amsterdam JT. Oral medicine. In: Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al, eds. Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2009:chap 68.

Sharma R, Brunette DD. Ophthalmology. In: Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al, eds. Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2009:chap 69.

Pfaff JA, Moore GP. Otolaryngology. In: Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al, eds. Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2009:chap 70.

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