Doctor explains causes for symptom from @wyndlyteam
A doctor introduces himself as an ENT and allergist, then explains the primary causes of a swollen lip. He details how allergic reactions release histamine, causing swelling, and lists common triggers like food, medication, and environmental allergies. He also mentions that certain blood pressure medications can cause swelling and advises seeing a doctor for recurrent issues, warning to call 911 if breathing becomes difficult.
Creator: @wyndlyteam on TikTok
Transcript
Why is my lip swollen? I'm Doctor. Manan Shah. I'm an ENT an allergist with Windley Health. Lip swelling can happen due to a number of different reasons. The most common reason is an allergy. When you're exposed to something you're allergic to, your body releases a chemical called histamine. Histamine makes your blood vessels get better, and so it causes things to swell. So if you have a food allergy like to shrimp or peanut, or if you have a medication allergy, or even sometimes an environmenta
Topics: Health
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