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Help, I look like the Elephant Man
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I woke up this morning with a really weird swelling around my eyes and my nose, and I swear it's getting worse.
It's really puffy, and I swear I look like something out of the Elephant Man.
I got this once before, but that was when I had Glandular fever, but I had really swollen glands then and I don't this time.
I don't know if I should see my doctor because the swelling might have stopped by then. I can't see him till Saturday morning at the earliest anyway.
Uhhh, any ideas as to what it might be/what I should do in the mean time
It's really puffy, and I swear I look like something out of the Elephant Man.
I got this once before, but that was when I had Glandular fever, but I had really swollen glands then and I don't this time.
I don't know if I should see my doctor because the swelling might have stopped by then. I can't see him till Saturday morning at the earliest anyway.
Uhhh, any ideas as to what it might be/what I should do in the mean time
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It might be an allergy, but don't try to treat it yourself until you know what you're dealing with. Ring up the GP surgery and ask if they have any drop-in sessions or cancellations available if you want to get seen quickly, or ask if they'll see you at the end of the day.
If your eyes are half-closed and/or you can't see properly, or if you find yourself feeling wheezy or having problems talking or swallowing, call up again and get an emergency appointment.
hope you feel better soon